Burst Water Main Sparks Massive Delays on Kent’s M20 and A249
Commuters face frustrating 30-minute delays on the M20 eastbound near J7 as a burst water main wreaks havoc on Kent’s roads.
Water Main Rupture Causes Chaos
The trouble began yesterday evening when a water main burst on the A249 northbound at Detling Hill, forcing a lane closure. Local traffic is snarled as South East Water isolates the supply and investigates the damage. Unfortunately, repairs are expected to take a while.
Plan Ahead: Avoid M20 and A249 Gridlock
Motorists are urged to build extra time into their journeys or pick alternative routes to dodge the queues.
- Westbound drivers from Ashford should stay on the M20 past J7, exit at J6, then use the A229 through Bluebell Hill to join the M2.
- Alternatively, the A251 to M2 J6 offers another escape route.
- Eastbound travellers on the M20 should also consider exiting at J6 and taking the A229 to the M2.
Stay tuned for updates as South East Water works to fix the burst main and ease the traffic nightmare.
