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Current traffic around Richborough Port

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Richborough Port have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The A20 eastbound between the junctions with the M20 and the A260 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 23:15 and 23:30 on 28 Jan 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.8 miles from Richborough Port.
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M20 eastbound entry slip at junction J12 (Cheriton) .
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 18:45 and 19:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes closed: There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 16.93 miles from Richborough Port. CLEARED @ 18:27
CONGESTION
Location: The A2 westbound between the junctions with the A28 and the M2 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 28 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.71 miles from Richborough Port. CLEARED @ 17:15


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 westbound between the A2 and the junction with the A260 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.11 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 eastbound between the junctions with the A260 and the A256 Dover West.
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.74 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A260 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.75 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound at junction J12 (Cheriton) .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.84 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J12 (Cheriton) and J11A (Channel Tunnel) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.24 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound between junctions J11A (Channel Tunnel) and J12 (Cheriton) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.75 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2 eastbound between the M2 and the junction with the A28 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.12 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2 westbound between the A2050 Canterbury West and the junction with the M2 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 3 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 13.07 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2 westbound between the A28 and the junction with the M2 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 3 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.25 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2 westbound entry slip from the A2050 Canterbury West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 3 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.07 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 eastbound between the M20 and the junction with the A260 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.19 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound at junction J13 (Folkestone) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.31 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the M20 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.47 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2 eastbound exit slip to the A2050 Canterbury West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 4 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.34 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 eastbound between the A260 and the junction with the A2 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 13.38 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 eastbound between the A260 and the junction with the A2 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.94 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A260 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.74 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 eastbound between the junctions with the A260 and the A256 Dover West.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.95 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 eastbound between the junctions with the A260 and the A256 Dover West.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.38 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A260 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 12.74 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 westbound between the junctions with the A256 Dover West and the A260 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.95 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound between junctions J10A and J11 (Canterbury) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.53 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 westbound at junction J7 (Canterbury) .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.89 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 eastbound at junction J7 (Canterbury) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 18.13 miles from Richborough Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 eastbound exit slip at junction J7 (Canterbury) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 4 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.13 miles from Richborough Port.

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Location: eastbound between the junctions with the M20 and the A260 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:15 and 23:30 on 28 January 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.8 miles from Richborough Port.

51.1-1.17

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J12 (Cheriton) .

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:45 and 19:00 on 28 January 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 16.93 miles from Richborough Port.

51.09-1.13

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A28 and the M2 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 28 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.71 miles from Richborough Port.

51.3-0.93

Location: westbound between the A2 and the junction with the A260 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.11 miles from Richborough Port.

51.13-1.32

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A260 and the A256 Dover West.

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.74 miles from Richborough Port.

51.12-1.31

Location: westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A260 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.75 miles from Richborough Port.

51.12-1.31

Location: westbound at junction J12 (Cheriton) .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.84 miles from Richborough Port.

51.09-1.14

Location: westbound between junctions J12 (Cheriton) and J11A (Channel Tunnel) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.24 miles from Richborough Port.

51.09-1.13

Location: eastbound between junctions J11A (Channel Tunnel) and J12 (Cheriton) .

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.75 miles from Richborough Port.

51.09-1.1

Location: eastbound between the M2 and the junction with the A28 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.12 miles from Richborough Port.

51.29-0.97

Location: westbound between the A2050 Canterbury West and the junction with the M2 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 February 2026 to 06:00 on 4 February 2026.
Nearest town: 13.07 miles from Richborough Port.

51.28-1.04

Location: westbound between the A28 and the junction with the M2 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 February 2026 to 06:00 on 4 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.25 miles from Richborough Port.

51.28-1.04

Location: westbound entry slip from the A2050 Canterbury West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 February 2026 to 06:00 on 4 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.07 miles from Richborough Port.

51.28-1.04

Location: eastbound between the M20 and the junction with the A260 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 3 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.19 miles from Richborough Port.

51.1-1.16

Location: eastbound at junction J13 (Folkestone) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 3 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.31 miles from Richborough Port.

51.1-1.15

Location: westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the M20 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 3 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.47 miles from Richborough Port.

51.11-1.19

Location: eastbound exit slip to the A2050 Canterbury West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 4 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.34 miles from Richborough Port.

51.28-1.03

Location: eastbound between the A260 and the junction with the A2 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.
Nearest town: 13.38 miles from Richborough Port.

51.11-1.28

Location: eastbound between the A260 and the junction with the A2 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.94 miles from Richborough Port.

51.11-1.3

Location: westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A260 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.74 miles from Richborough Port.

51.12-1.31

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A260 and the A256 Dover West.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.95 miles from Richborough Port.

51.11-1.3

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A260 and the A256 Dover West.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.38 miles from Richborough Port.

51.11-1.28

Location: westbound between the A256 Dover West and the junction with the A260 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.
Nearest town: 12.74 miles from Richborough Port.

51.12-1.31

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A256 Dover West and the A260 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.95 miles from Richborough Port.

51.11-1.3

Location: eastbound between junctions J10A and J11 (Canterbury) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.53 miles from Richborough Port.

51.1-1.02

Location: westbound at junction J7 (Canterbury) .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.89 miles from Richborough Port.

51.3-0.93

Location: eastbound at junction J7 (Canterbury) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 18.13 miles from Richborough Port.

51.3-0.92

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J7 (Canterbury) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 January 2026 to 06:00 on 27 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 4 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.13 miles from Richborough Port.

51.3-0.92