Crash Chaos on M20 Causes Rush Hour Mayhem
A collision on the M20 smart motorway tonight sparked major delays for drivers heading coastbound in Kent.
Two Lanes Shut Between Junctions 3 and 4
The crash hit the busy stretch between Junction 3 (M26) and Junction 4 near West Malling. Two lanes were closed in the new smart motorway section, causing tailbacks and gridlock.
- Police, ambulance, and National Highways swiftly responded to the scene.
- Despite traffic flow being partially restored, lanes three and four stayed shut for hours.
25-Minute Delays and 3.5 Miles of Tailbacks
At 7pm, National Highways South-East confirmed recovery was en route. Drivers faced delays of around 25 minutes backed up over 3.5 miles.
By 8.40pm, the highway was fully cleared and traffic returned to normal, easing the rush hour misery.
