M20 moveable barrier contraflows
Contraflows used when then M20 junction 8 to 9 moveable barrier is in place
Here are descriptions of the contraflows shown in the diagrams:
First stage free flow contraflow
Final stage free flow contraflow
Check our M20 junction 8 to 9 moveable barrier page to find out which contraflows are being used.
M20 London bound
Motorcycles, cars and SUVs (4x4) without trailer
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Normal flow |
Lane 1, 2 OR 3 Normal speed limit applies |
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All stages of contraflow |
Lane 1 OR 2 50mph |
Vehicles exceeding 2m (6ft6) in width (light and heavy commercial vehicles, coaches, caravan trailers)
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Normal flow |
Lane 1 or 2 (coaches, caravan trailers and HCVs) Lane 1, 2 or 3 (light commercial vehicles) Normal speed limits apply |
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All stages of contraflow |
Lane 1 50mph |
M20 coastbound
Motorcycles, cars and SUVs (4x4) without trailer
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Normal flow |
Lane 1, 2 OR 3 Normal speed limit applies |
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All stages of contraflow |
Staying in UK Contraflow Lane 1 50mph |
Leaving UK Contraflow Lane 1 50mph |
Vehicles exceeding 2m (6ft6) in width (light commercial vehicles, coaches, caravan trailers)
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Normal flow |
Lane 1 or 2 (coaches, caravan trailers) Lane 1, 2 or 3 (light commercial vehicles) Normal speed limit apply |
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All stages of contraflow |
Staying in UK Contraflow Lane 1 50mph |
Leaving UK Contraflow Lane 1 50mph |
Heavy commercial vehicles only
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Normal flow |
Lane 1 or 2 Normal speed limit applies |
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First stage of contraflow (free flow) |
Staying in UK Contraflow Lane 1 50mph |
Leaving UK via Port of Dover Freight Zone Lane 1 30mph |
Leaving UK via Eurotunnel Freight Zone Lane 1 30mph |
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Final stage of contraflow (free flow) |
Staying in UK Contraflow Lane 1 50mph |
Leaving UK via Port of Dover Freight Zone Lane 1 30mph |
Leaving UK via Eurotunnel Freight Zone Lane 1 30mph |
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Contraflow active (with control) |
Staying in UK Contraflow Lane 1 50mph |
Leaving UK via Port of Dover Freight Zone Lane 4 30mph |
Leaving UK via Eurotunnel Freight Zone Lane 1 30mph |
