M20 - Road traffic collision

The M20 in Kent is closed in both directions between J8 (Hollingbourne) and J9 (Ashford) due to a multi-vehicle collision. 

Kent emergency services are in attendance, including the Air Ambulance team who have arrived at scene via car. National Highways Traffic Officers are also in attendance assisting with traffic management. 

Plans are being made to release traffic caught within the closure, please await until you are instructed to be released. 

Thick fog has been confirmed at this location and road users are advisded to take extra care whilst travelling. 

Diversion Routes

Please note - there is a bridge at Harrietsham that has a 15ft 6 '' (4.7m) restriction.

Road users travelling westbound are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol on road signs:

• Exit the M20 at J9 onto the A20 Fougeres Way. 
• At the roundabout take the fourth exit onto the A20 towards Hollingbourne.
• At the Hollinbourne Interchange roundabout, take the 1st exit to re-join the M20 at J8.

Road users travelling eastbound are advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs:

• Exit the M20 at J8 and take the third exit at the roundabout and at the next roundabout take the first exit on to the A20 towards Ashford.
• Remain on the A20 until you reach Drovers roundabout.
• At the roundabout, take the the first exit onto the A20 Fougeres Way. 
• At the roundabout, take the third exit to re-join the M20 at J9.

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.

Further information is available from National Highways via our regional 'X' feed.

Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.