M20 Chaos: Road Surface Blows Up Between Junctions 8 and 9, Delays Backed Up for Miles

Evening commuters are stuck in gridlock on the M20 in Kent tonight after the motorway surface gave way in several spots between Junction 9 (Ashford) and Junction 8 (Maidstone South).

Road Collapses Spark Traffic Nightmare

Multiple large holes appeared in the carriageway this afternoon, forcing traffic officers from Highway 1 to impose rolling roadblocks. Emergency crews are scrambling to patch the damaged sections while drivers face bumper-to-bumper delays.

Rush Hour Turned Rush Crawl

The motorway is choked with heavy traffic as the evening rush hits, leaving vehicles nose-to-nose for miles on one of Kent’s busiest routes. Commuters should expect long waits as repair work continues into the evening.

Plan Ahead or Face the Queue

  • Closure affects M20 between Junctions 8 and 9
  • Delays building fast – seek alternative routes
  • Emergency road crews on site carrying out repairs

Originally published by UKNIP.

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