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Current traffic around The Down

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


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Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound between the junctions with the A2100 north of Battle and the A28 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 12.61 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound between the junctions with the A268 and the A262 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.21 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound between the junctions with the A268 and the A262 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 19:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 1.44 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound between the junctions with the A262 and the A268 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 19:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 1.41 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound between the A26 and the junction with the A228 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.09 miles from The Down. CLEARED @ 04:02
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound between the A262 and the junction with the A26 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 00:00 on 15 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.58 miles from The Down. CLEARED @ 23:59
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound between the junctions with the A28 and the A2100 north of Battle.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 12.73 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound between the A26 Tonbridge East and the junction with the A25 West.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 7.62 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound between the A2100 north of Battle and the junction with the A229 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 6.32 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound between the A229 and the junction with the A2100 north of Battle.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 6.18 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound between the A262 and the junction with the A26 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 22 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.48 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound between the A26 and the junction with the A262 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 22 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.39 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound exit slip to the A225 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 22 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.07 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 25 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.86 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound between the junctions with the A265 and the A229 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 22 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 5.99 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound between the junctions with the A229 and the A265 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 22 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 5.91 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound between the junctions with the A2100 north of Battle and the A28 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 24 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 12.39 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound between the junctions with the A2100 north of Battle and the A28 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 16:30 from 16 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 16:30 from 22 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 12.7 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound between junctions J7 (Maidstone) and J8 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Jul 2026 to 4 Jul 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 6 Jul 2026 to 8 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.42 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound between junctions J7 (Maidstone) and J8 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.42 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound between junctions J7 (Maidstone) and J8 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 20 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.42 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound at junction J7 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 2 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.42 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 1 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.42 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound entry slip at junction J7 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Jul 2026 to 4 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.55 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 westbound between junctions J7 (Maidstone) and J6 (Maidstone) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.42 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M20 eastbound exit slip at junction J7 (Maidstone) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 17 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.47 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound between the junctions with the A28 and the A2100 north of Battle.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 24 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 12.44 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound between the junctions with the A28 and the A2100 north of Battle.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 16:30 from 16 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 16:30 from 22 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 12.77 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound between the A26 Tonbridge East and the junction with the A25 West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.62 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound between the A2100 north of Battle and the junction with the A229 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 6.32 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound entry slip from the A26 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.68 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 southbound between the A229 and the junction with the A2100 north of Battle.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 6.18 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound entry slip from the A26 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.14 miles from The Down.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A21 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.19 miles from The Down.

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.
Nearest town: 12.61 miles from The Down.

50.93-0.53

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A268 and the A262 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.21 miles from The Down.

51.1-0.4

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A268 and the A262 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 19:00 on 19 June 2026.
Nearest town: 1.44 miles from The Down.

51.08-0.41

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A262 and the A268 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 19:00 on 19 June 2026.
Nearest town: 1.41 miles from The Down.

51.08-0.41

Location: southbound between the A26 and the junction with the A228 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.09 miles from The Down.

51.18-0.29

Location: northbound between the A262 and the junction with the A26 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 00:00 on 15 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.58 miles from The Down.

51.14-0.32

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.
Nearest town: 12.73 miles from The Down.

50.93-0.53

Location: northbound between the A26 Tonbridge East and the junction with the A25 West.

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 19 June 2026.
Nearest town: 7.62 miles from The Down.

51.18-0.28

Location: northbound between the A2100 north of Battle and the junction with the A229 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 17 June 2026.
Nearest town: 6.32 miles from The Down.

51.02-0.47

Location: southbound between the A229 and the junction with the A2100 north of Battle.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 17 June 2026.
Nearest town: 6.18 miles from The Down.

51.02-0.47

Location: northbound between the A262 and the junction with the A26 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.48 miles from The Down.

51.14-0.35

Location: southbound between the A26 and the junction with the A262 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.39 miles from The Down.

51.15-0.3

Location: southbound exit slip to the A225 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.07 miles from The Down.

51.24-0.21

Location: southbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 22 June 2026 to 25 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.86 miles from The Down.

50.96-0.48

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A265 and the A229 .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.
Nearest town: 5.99 miles from The Down.

51.02-0.47

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A229 and the A265 .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.
Nearest town: 5.91 miles from The Down.

51.02-0.47

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

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 22 June 2026 to 24 June 2026.
Nearest town: 12.39 miles from The Down.

50.93-0.52

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 16:30 from 16 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 16:30 from 22 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.
Nearest town: 12.7 miles from The Down.

50.93-0.53

Location: eastbound between junctions J7 (Maidstone) and J8 (Maidstone) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 6 July 2026 to 8 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.42 miles from The Down.

51.29-0.54

Location: eastbound between junctions J7 (Maidstone) and J8 (Maidstone) .

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.42 miles from The Down.

51.29-0.54

Location: eastbound between junctions J7 (Maidstone) and J8 (Maidstone) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 June 2026 to 06:00 on 21 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.42 miles from The Down.

51.29-0.54

Location: eastbound at junction J7 (Maidstone) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 2 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.42 miles from The Down.

51.29-0.54

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 June 2026 to 06:00 on 1 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.42 miles from The Down.

51.29-0.54

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.55 miles from The Down.

51.29-0.55

Location: westbound between junctions J7 (Maidstone) and J6 (Maidstone) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.42 miles from The Down.

51.29-0.54

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 17 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.47 miles from The Down.

51.29-0.55

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

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 15:00 from 22 June 2026 to 24 June 2026.
Nearest town: 12.44 miles from The Down.

50.93-0.52

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 16:30 from 16 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 16:30 from 22 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.
Nearest town: 12.77 miles from The Down.

50.93-0.53

Location: northbound between the A26 Tonbridge East and the junction with the A25 West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.62 miles from The Down.

51.18-0.28

Location: northbound between the A2100 north of Battle and the junction with the A229 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.
Nearest town: 6.32 miles from The Down.

51.02-0.47

Location: northbound entry slip from the A26 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.68 miles from The Down.

51.18-0.28

Location: southbound between the A229 and the junction with the A2100 north of Battle.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.
Nearest town: 6.18 miles from The Down.

51.02-0.47

Location: northbound entry slip from the A26 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.14 miles from The Down.

51.18-0.26

Location: northbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.19 miles from The Down.

51.18-0.26