M2 junction 5 improvements

Latest updates

• 14 November 2024

  Upcoming traffic management

  Northbound Stockbury Flyover weekend closure

  The northbound (towards Sittingbourne) lanes of Stockbury flyover will be closed for a weekend from 8pm Friday 15 November to 5am Monday 18 November while we carry out maintenance work to the road. During the closure, traffic will be diverted off the A249 to the Stockbury roundabout, where it can then re-join the A249 northbound. 

  A249 southbound overnight closure

  The A249 southbound (towards Maidstone) will be closed between the Bobbing and Stockbury roundabouts from 8pm Sunday 17 November to 5am Monday 18 November. When the road reopens on Monday morning, the lane closure on the A249 southbound will be removed. During the closure, a signed diversion will be in place via the Bobbing roundabout, Sheppey Way, A2, Hoath Way, M2 and A249. Non-motorway traffic please use Bobbing roundabout, Sheppey way, A2, A229 and A249. 

  South Green Lane overnight closure

  From 8pm Monday 18 November to 5am Tuesday 19 November, South Green Lane will be closed to through traffic while we carry out surfacing works. During the closure, access for residents on the South Green Link will be permitted via Oad Street. Access for properties on South Green Lane itself will need to use Oad Street and Pett Lane to reach South Green Lane. 

• 02 October 2024

  A249 southbound entry slip closure

  The A249 southbound (towards Maidstone) entry slip from the Stockbury Roundabout will be closed from 8pm Wednesday 2 October until 5am Thursday 3 October while we carry out repairs to the carriageway following a recent traffic collision. The A249 southbound itself will remain open during this closure. 

  During the closure, please join the A249 northbound and use the Key Street roundabout to return on the A249 southbound carriageway. 

  A249 southbound carriageway closure 

  We also need to carry out repairs to the A249 southbound carriageway itself. The A249 southbound from the Stockbury Roundabout to Church Hill will be closed overnight from 8pm Thursday 3 October to 5am Friday 4 October. 

  You will be taken off the A249 southbound to the Stockbury Roundabout, where a diversion will take you onto the M2 London-bound, A229 (Blue Bell Hill), M20 and back to the A249. For non-motorway traffic, please use the A2, A229 and A249.

  Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

   

• 14 August 2024

  Scheme enters final phase

  The scheme is now on the home straight, with traffic using the new Stockbury Flyover and M2 junction 5 slip roads, but there’s still more for us to do. 

  We’re carrying out work around the junction such as fencing and landscaping, so you may still see us on site. We might also need further closures to complete essential works – we’ll provide further information here.

  We would like to thank you all for your patience and understanding while we’re working to improve the M2 junction 5 and Stockbury Roundabout.

  If you would like to contact the scheme, you can email us on: M2J5@nationalhighways.co.uk.

  Please remember that closure details can change at short notice. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our daily closures page.

• 20 December 2023

  Looking back at a busy year on the M2 junction 5

  As we approach the end of 2023, let’s take a moment to look back on the significant achievements reached across the scheme, as we work to provide a safer and more integrated network for everyone.

  Opening of dedicated slip roads linking the coastbound M2 and A249

  This year has seen us open new and improved dedicated slip roads between the A249 coming from Maidstone to the M2 coastbound, and from the M2 coastbound to the A249 heading towards Sheppey. This allows traffic on these routes to flow freely on and off the motorway without passing through the Stockbury Roundabout.

  Maidstone Road link

  The new Maidstone Road link takes traffic to Oad Street, rather than directly onto the Stockbury Roundabout. Once the scheme is complete, traffic will be able to use the Stockbury Roundabout to safely access or leave Oad Street.

  Dedicated M2 London-bound slip road

  The construction of a new dedicated slip road for traffic coming from the Sheppey and Sittingbourne direction to join the M2 London-bound has reduced delays by removing the need to join the roundabout.

  Stockbury flyover

  In the autumn, concrete bridge beams were installed on high supports that have been built on both the south and north sides of the Stockbury Roundabout. These beams form the bases of the ramps that will take traffic onto the new flyover being built over the Stockbury Roundabout.

  Opening the new Stockbury Roundabout

  November saw us open the new, larger Stockbury Roundabout. Built round the old one, we were able to minimise disruption to traffic using the roundabout during construction.

  With the new roundabout open, you’ll start to see the central flyover section taking shape as we get ready to connect the two bridges that have been built either side of the roundabout. Once complete, the flyover will provide free movement for anyone travelling on the A249, helping to improve journey times and safety.