M2 Motorway Closed Eastbound Following Fatal Incident Near Medway Viaduct
Traffic chaos hit Kent’s motorway network this morning as police shut a stretch of the M2 following a tragic incident near the Medway Viaduct.
The M2 coastbound carriageway remains closed between Junction 1 (A2/A289 Strood) and Junction 3 (Chatham/Rochester) due to a serious police-led incident, which was first reported at around 5.15am.
Motorists have been diverted away from Junction 2, with Cuxton Road also sealed off near the bridge. The closure affects the entire viaduct span, sparking widespread congestion.
Traffic and Congestion
- Heavy traffic is reported on the A2 into Strood, particularly around Rochester Bridge.
- Delays also extend back along the Wainscott Bypass approaching the Medway Tunnel.
- Drivers heading towards Dover are being advised to seek alternative routes via the A229 or A228.
What Happened?
While Kent Police have yet to confirm the nature of the incident, witness reports shared on social media suggest that a body was discovered on the hard shoulder near the Medway Bridge, sparking speculation of a fall from an overbridge.
One driver claimed:
“They didn’t block it from passing cars very well. Don’t think he jumped or he’d be on the bridge.”
Another commenter added:
“Someone jumped off the bridge above the road – not the Medway Bridge itself.”
Police Investigation Ongoing
Officers from Kent Police and emergency response crews remain at the scene, and the road is expected to remain closed through the morning peak. No official statement has yet been released regarding the circumstances.
The Medway Viaduct, a major transport link in and out of North Kent, is routinely used by tens of thousands of commuters, freight hauliers, and cross-county travellers.
Appeal for Information
Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the incident around the bridge or roadside, is asked to contact Kent Police on 101, quoting the time and location.
This is a developing story. More updates will follow as we receive official confirmation.
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