Drivers heading towards London faced significant delays this morning after a serious accident on the M2 Westbound caused a complete road closure, leading to heavy congestion and stationary traffic.
The incident occurred between Junction 6 (A251 Ashford Road, Faversham) and Junction 5 (A249 Sittingbourne/Stockbury Roundabout), resulting in the westbound carriageway being entirely blocked on Saturday evneing around 7.30pm.
Emergency services, including Kent Police, ambulance crews, and Highways England officers, were quickly dispatched to the scene. While the full extent of injuries remains unconfirmed, paramedics have been attending to those involved in the accident. Motorists reported seeing multiple vehicles at the scene, with debris scattered across the road.
National. Highways have issued a statement urging drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes while the incident is being dealt with. The M2 westbound between Junctions 6 and 5 is currently closed due to a serious collision. We advise motorists to use alternative routes and thank them for their patience,” a spokesperson said.
Traffic is currently backed up for several miles, with stationary queues forming as far back as Junction 7 (Brenley Corner) due to the closure. Local roads through Faversham and Sittingbourne are experiencing increased traffic as drivers attempt to divert around the incident.
Highways England has deployed recovery teams to clear the scene and is working alongside emergency services to reopen the road as soon as possible. However, delays are expected to last well into the evening.
Traffic Advice:
- Drivers heading towards London are advised to exit the M2 at Junction 7 and use the A2 as an alternative route.
- Those already stuck in traffic are advised to remain in their vehicles and follow updates from Kent Police and Highways England.
- For live updates, tune into local radio stations or check the Highways England website and social media feeds.
Commuters are urged to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys while the incident is being cleared.
This is a developing story, and further updates will follow as more details become available.
