The M20 westbound is gridlocked from J9 A20 Fougeres Way (Ashford) to J8 A20 Ashford Road (Leeds Castle / Maidstone Services). Two lanes remain shut after a vehicle bizarrely crossed the central reservation, sparking chaos.
Traffic is now backed up all the way through Charing Drivers desperate to dodge the jams are clogging village roads, causing even more delays.
- Two westbound lanes closed
- One vehicle crossed the central reservation
- Opposite side lane shut to assist emergency crews
- Heavy traffic and long delays
M20 Eastbound Also Snarled
The eastbound carriageway isn’t fairing any better. One lane is closed from J8 A20 Ashford Road to J9 A20 Fougeres Way after the same crash disrupted traffic both ways. Queues stretch back towards Hollingbourne, frustrating drivers hunting for detours.
- One lane closed eastbound
- Two lanes closed westbound to help emergency response
- Crash vehicle crossed central reservation
- Severe delays around Hollingbourne and Ashford
What You Need To Know Right Now
- Expect huge delays both ways on the M20 near Ashford
- Avoid the area if you can – find alternative routes
- Allow extra travel time through Charing and Hollingbourne
- Emergency teams are on site working to clear the wreckage
Stay locked here for updates as traffic bosses battle to reopen lanes and ease this M20 mayhem.
