Traffic Shirkoak

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Current traffic around Shirkoak

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

CONGESTION
Location: The M20 eastbound entry slip at junction J6 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.1 miles from Shirkoak. CLEARED @ 18:10
CONGESTION
Location: The M20 eastbound at junction J6 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.13 miles from Shirkoak. CLEARED @ 18:01


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A259 eastbound between the A2101 and the junction with the A268 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:36 on 23 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 15.32 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A259 westbound between the A268 and the junction with the A2101 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:39 on 23 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 9.62 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A20 eastbound between the junctions with the A260 and the A256 Dover West.
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.76 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.81 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2 eastbound between the M2 and the junction with the A28 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 19:46 on 23 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 16.14 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2 eastbound between the M2 and the junction with the A28 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.14 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound entry slip at junction J12 (Cheriton) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 15.72 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound entry slip at junction J9 (Ashford) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.42 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 eastbound between junctions J5 (Maidstone) and J6 (Faversham) .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.1 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 westbound between junctions J6 (Faversham) and J5 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 westbound entry slip at Medway Services.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 18.64 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J10A and J9 (Ashford) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:03 on 22 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 7.16 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 westbound between junctions J5 (Maidstone) and J4 (Gillingham) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:00 on 13 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 17.5 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 westbound between junctions J5 (Maidstone) and J4 (Gillingham) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.5 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 (Aylesford) and J6 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 Jan 2026 to 1 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.49 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 (Aylesford) and J6 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 2 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.77 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 (Aylesford) and J6 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 2 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 18.74 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound entry slip at junction J5 (Aylesford) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 2 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.82 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound entry slip at junction J6 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 31 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 1 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.25 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound at junction J6 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 Jan 2026 to 1 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.26 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 westbound between junctions J6 (Faversham) and J5 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 16:30 from 26 Jan 2026 to 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 16.05 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound entry slip at junction J7 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.56 miles from Shirkoak.
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: 11.08 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 Jan 2026 to 16 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 16.64 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 Jan 2026 to 16 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 16.7 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound between the A28 and the junction with the A2100 north of Battle.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 29 Jan 2026 to 15:30 on 29 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.11 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound between the A2100 north of Battle and the junction with the A28 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 29 Jan 2026 to 15:30 on 29 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.17 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound at junction J12 (Cheriton) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:30 on 28 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.91 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J12 (Cheriton) and J11A (Channel Tunnel) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:30 on 28 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.47 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound between junctions J11A (Channel Tunnel) and J12 (Cheriton) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:30 on 28 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.3 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 westbound at junction J7 (Canterbury) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 18 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.17 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 eastbound at junction J7 (Canterbury) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 18 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.84 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A259 westbound between the junctions with the A268 and the A2101 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 14.73 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A259 eastbound between the junctions with the A2101 and the A268 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 14.78 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 westbound exit slip at junction J5 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.97 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 westbound between junctions J6 (Faversham) and J5 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.84 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2 eastbound between the M2 and the junction with the A28 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.25 miles from Shirkoak.
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: 15.84 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J6 (Maidstone) and J5 (Aylesford) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.27 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J5 (Aylesford) and J4 (West Malling) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.79 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2070 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 26 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 6.17 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2070 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.17 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A2070 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.72 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.64 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.54 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound exit slip at junction J11A (Channel Tunnel) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 18:00 and 04:00 from 24 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 04:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.05 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound between the junctions with the A2100 north of Battle and the A28 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.9 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound between the junctions with the A28 and the A2100 north of Battle.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.93 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound entry slip at junction J11 (Canterbury) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.12 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound at junction J12 (Cheriton) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.91 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound at junction J12 (Cheriton) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.53 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound between junctions J9 (Ashford) and J10A .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.86 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 westbound between junctions J5 (Maidstone) and J4 (Gillingham) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.63 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M2 eastbound between junctions J4 (Gillingham) and J5 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.47 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound exit slip at junction J8 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 14.53 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound exit slip at junction J8 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.98 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound between junctions J9 (Ashford) and J10 (Ashford) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 18 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.48 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J11 (Canterbury) and J9 (Ashford) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.54 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J11 (Canterbury) and J9 (Ashford) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 3 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 12 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.54 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J10 (Ashford) and J9 (Ashford) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 18 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.85 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J10A and J9 (Ashford) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 27 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.25 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound between junctions J9 (Ashford) and J10A .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 6.58 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound between junctions J9 (Ashford) and J10A .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 27 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.63 miles from Shirkoak.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound entry slip at junction J10A .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.16 miles from Shirkoak.

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Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J6 (Maidstone) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.1 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.52

Location: eastbound at junction J6 (Maidstone) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 23 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.13 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.51

Location: eastbound between the A2101 and the junction with the A268 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 20:36 on 23 January 2026 to 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 15.32 miles from Shirkoak.

50.89-0.63

Location: westbound between the A268 and the junction with the A2101 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 20:39 on 23 January 2026 to 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 9.62 miles from Shirkoak.

50.95-0.74

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

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.76 miles from Shirkoak.

51.11-1.22

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.81 miles from Shirkoak.

51.29-0.99

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 19:46 on 23 January 2026 to 06:00 on 24 January 2026.
Nearest town: 16.14 miles from Shirkoak.

51.29-0.95

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

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.14 miles from Shirkoak.

51.29-0.95

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

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 15.72 miles from Shirkoak.

51.09-1.13

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J9 (Ashford) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.42 miles from Shirkoak.

51.16-0.87

Location: eastbound between junctions J5 (Maidstone) and J6 (Faversham) .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.1 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.85

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Faversham) and J5 (Maidstone) .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.87

Location: westbound entry slip at Medway Services.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 18.64 miles from Shirkoak.

51.34-0.61

Location: westbound between junctions J10A and J9 (Ashford) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:03 on 22 January 2026 to 06:00 on 27 February 2026.
Nearest town: 7.16 miles from Shirkoak.

51.13-0.92

Location: westbound between junctions J5 (Maidstone) and J4 (Gillingham) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:00 on 13 January 2026 to 06:00 on 24 January 2026.
Nearest town: 17.5 miles from Shirkoak.

51.33-0.65

Location: westbound between junctions J5 (Maidstone) and J4 (Gillingham) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.5 miles from Shirkoak.

51.33-0.65

Location: eastbound between junctions J5 (Aylesford) and J6 (Maidstone) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 January 2026 to 1 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.49 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.5

Location: eastbound between junctions J5 (Aylesford) and J6 (Maidstone) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 February 2026 to 06:00 on 2 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.77 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.49

Location: eastbound between junctions J5 (Aylesford) and J6 (Maidstone) .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 February 2026 to 06:00 on 2 February 2026.
Nearest town: 18.74 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.49

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J5 (Aylesford) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 February 2026 to 06:00 on 2 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.82 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.49

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J6 (Maidstone) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 31 January 2026 to 06:00 on 1 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.25 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.51

Location: eastbound at junction J6 (Maidstone) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 January 2026 to 1 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.26 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.51

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Faversham) and J5 (Maidstone) .

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 16:30 from 26 January 2026 to 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 16.05 miles from Shirkoak.

51.32-0.7

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J7 (Maidstone) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.56 miles from Shirkoak.

51.29-0.55

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: 11.08 miles from Shirkoak.

51.1-1.02

Location: southbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 January 2026 to 26 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 January 2026 to 16 February 2026.
Nearest town: 16.64 miles from Shirkoak.

50.89-0.56

Location: northbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 January 2026 to 26 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 January 2026 to 16 February 2026.
Nearest town: 16.7 miles from Shirkoak.

50.89-0.55

Location: northbound between the A28 and the junction with the A2100 north of Battle.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 29 January 2026 to 15:30 on 29 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.11 miles from Shirkoak.

50.96-0.49

Location: southbound between the A2100 north of Battle and the junction with the A28 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 29 January 2026 to 15:30 on 29 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.17 miles from Shirkoak.

50.96-0.49

Location: westbound at junction J12 (Cheriton) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:30 on 28 January 2026 to 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.91 miles from Shirkoak.

51.09-1.14

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:30 on 28 January 2026 to 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.47 miles from Shirkoak.

51.09-1.13

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:30 on 28 January 2026 to 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.3 miles from Shirkoak.

51.09-1.1

Location: westbound at junction J7 (Canterbury) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 18 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.17 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.93

Location: eastbound at junction J7 (Canterbury) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 18 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.84 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.92

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A268 and the A2101 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 14.73 miles from Shirkoak.

50.9-0.63

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A2101 and the A268 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 14.78 miles from Shirkoak.

50.89-0.63

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J5 (Maidstone) .

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.97 miles from Shirkoak.

51.33-0.67

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Faversham) and J5 (Maidstone) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.84 miles from Shirkoak.

51.33-0.67

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

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 26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.25 miles from Shirkoak.

51.29-0.97

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: 15.84 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.92

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Maidstone) and J5 (Aylesford) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.27 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.51

Location: westbound between junctions J5 (Aylesford) and J4 (West Malling) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.79 miles from Shirkoak.

51.3-0.48

Location: northbound.

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 January 2026 to 06:00 on 26 January 2026.
Nearest town: 6.17 miles from Shirkoak.

51.13-0.9

Location: northbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 January 2026 to 26 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.17 miles from Shirkoak.

51.13-0.9

Location: northbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 January 2026 to 26 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.72 miles from Shirkoak.

51.13-0.91

Location: northbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 January 2026 to 26 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.64 miles from Shirkoak.

50.89-0.56

Location: southbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 January 2026 to 26 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.54 miles from Shirkoak.

50.89-0.56

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J11A (Channel Tunnel) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 18:00 and 04:00 from 24 January 2026 to 26 January 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 January 2026 to 04:00 on 27 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.05 miles from Shirkoak.

51.09-1.09

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A2100 north of Battle and the A28 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.9 miles from Shirkoak.

50.91-0.55

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A28 and the A2100 north of Battle.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.93 miles from Shirkoak.

50.91-0.55

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J11 (Canterbury) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.12 miles from Shirkoak.

51.1-1.05

Location: westbound at junction J12 (Cheriton) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.91 miles from Shirkoak.

51.09-1.14

Location: eastbound at junction J12 (Cheriton) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.53 miles from Shirkoak.

51.09-1.13

Location: eastbound between junctions J9 (Ashford) and J10A .

Lane Closures : Lane one 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.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.86 miles from Shirkoak.

51.15-0.9

Location: westbound between junctions J5 (Maidstone) and J4 (Gillingham) .

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 26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.63 miles from Shirkoak.

51.33-0.65

Location: eastbound between junctions J4 (Gillingham) and J5 (Maidstone) .

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 26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.47 miles from Shirkoak.

51.34-0.62

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J8 (Maidstone) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.
Nearest town: 14.53 miles from Shirkoak.

51.27-0.6

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J8 (Maidstone) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.98 miles from Shirkoak.

51.27-0.61

Location: eastbound between junctions J9 (Ashford) and J10 (Ashford) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 18 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.48 miles from Shirkoak.

51.16-0.87

Location: westbound between junctions J11 (Canterbury) and J9 (Ashford) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.54 miles from Shirkoak.

51.13-0.93

Location: westbound between junctions J11 (Canterbury) and J9 (Ashford) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 3 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 12 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.54 miles from Shirkoak.

51.13-0.93

Location: westbound between junctions J10 (Ashford) and J9 (Ashford) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 18 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.85 miles from Shirkoak.

51.15-0.9

Location: westbound between junctions J10A and J9 (Ashford) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 February 2026 to 21 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 February 2026 to 27 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.25 miles from Shirkoak.

51.13-0.92

Location: eastbound between junctions J9 (Ashford) and J10A .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 February 2026 to 06:00 on 27 February 2026.
Nearest town: 6.58 miles from Shirkoak.

51.17-0.85

Location: eastbound between junctions J9 (Ashford) and J10A .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 February 2026 to 21 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 February 2026 to 27 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.63 miles from Shirkoak.

51.15-0.88

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J10A .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.16 miles from Shirkoak.

51.13-0.92