Delays at Dartford Crossing southbound on M25 after multi-vehicle crash

Delays at Dartford Crossing southbound on M25 after multi-vehicle crash

Published: 17:48, 22 October 2023 Updated: 18:04, 22 October 2023 People heading towards Kent on the M25 are facing delays this evening after a multi-vehicle crash. Traffic camera images from near the Dartford Crossing showed queues building southbound following the incident – but all lanes have now been reopened. Traffic cameras at the Dartford Crossing … Read more

Sheppey-bound Grovehurst roundabout slip road closure causes traffic chaos

Sheppey-bound Grovehurst roundabout slip road closure causes traffic chaos

Traffic chaos has already begun after the closure of a busy A249 slip road – but motorists fear worse is to come. This morning there are delays and queuing traffic for three miles on the dual carriageway in both directions at the M2 junction 5 by the Stockbury roundabout near Sittingbourne. Traffic from the Island … Read more

Traffic chaos in Gillingham and Sittingbourne as drivers avoid M2 coastbound closure

Traffic chaos in Gillingham and Sittingbourne as drivers avoid M2 coastbound closure

Drivers are facing traffic chaos as a result of multiple road closures and roadworks. The knock-on effect of the M2 coastbound being shut has caused long delays through Gillingham, Rainham and Sittingbourne. Long queues of Sittingbourne-bound traffic on the A2 in Rainham this morning The motorway is currently shut for roadworks between Junction 4 A278 … Read more

Traffic chaos is ‘the worst we’ve ever known’, says Bearsted Parish Council chairman

Traffic chaos is ‘the worst we’ve ever known’, says Bearsted Parish Council chairman

It seems to be the season for roadworks and traffic chaos, but one village feels it is being particularly hard hit. David Hall, chairman of Bearsted Parish Council, said: “It’s not just the immediate village; the issues have spilled over into Caring Lane and most of the surrounding routes. David Hall: Bearsted is fed up … Read more

Southeastern warns passengers to avoid travelling during peak times as temperatures soar in Kent

Southeastern warns passengers to avoid travelling during peak times as temperatures soar in Kent

Sunseekers heading to and from the Kent coast today are being advised to avoid rail travel at peak times as operators fear overcrowded trains. With the county experiencing a September heatwave, Southeastern says passengers are flocking to Margate, Broadstairs, Folkestone, Herne Bay and Whitstable. People on a crowded Margate beach when temperatures have previously soared. … Read more

Heavy traffic on M20 coastbound between Junctions 9 and 10 at Ashford after two-car crash

Heavy traffic on M20 coastbound between Junctions 9 and 10 at Ashford after two-car crash

Published: 08:00, 05 September 2023 Updated: 08:42, 05 September 2023 There is heavy traffic on the M20 this morning after a crash between two cars. Emergency services have been sent to the scene on the coastbound carriageway between Junction 9 A20 Fougeres Way (Ashford) and Junction 10 A2070 (Ashford South). Heavy traffic on the approach … Read more

Gridlock in Canterbury and Sturry after vehicle fire shuts ring road

Gridlock in Canterbury and Sturry after vehicle fire shuts ring road

Published: 18:39, 04 September 2023 Updated: 19:06, 04 September 2023 Hundreds of drivers are stuck in gridlock traffic after an oil spill and a vehicle fire led to rush hour queues. The A290 Rheims Way is closed in the southbound direction from Old Watling Street to A28 Pin Hill (Wincheap Roundabout) around the Canterbury ring … Read more

Traffic building on M20 after car flips on Junction 12 slip road near Folkestone

Traffic building on M20 after car flips on Junction 12 slip road near Folkestone

Published: 09:07, 03 September 2023 Updated: 09:26, 03 September 2023 There are queues on the M20 after a car flipped in a crash. Delays remain on the coastbound carriageway of the motorway after the accident on a slip road near Folkestone. The M20 Junction 12 slip road has been closed after a car flipped on … Read more