Major Incident Declared as Snow Strands Thousands on Smart Motorway
National Highways bosses have declared a major incident after thousands of drivers were left stranded since 8pm Sunday night. Police remain unable to reach key areas to free stuck gritters because selfish HGV drivers have blocked all four lanes of a smart motorway with no hard shoulder. Many lorries have either jackknifed or are stuck as snow turns to ice, halting vital gritting operations for hours.
Severe Winter Conditions Slam East and South East England
National Highways issued a stark warning: severe wintry weather is battering the East and South East this evening, with heavy snowfall triggering multiple incidents and gridlock. The harsh conditions are causing lengthy delays across key routes.
Roads Worst Hit by Snow and Ice
- M2 in Kent between Junctions 1 and 3 – both directions
- M20 in Kent between Junctions 5 and 9 – both directions (Traffic running, but driving remains tricky)
- M25 in Essex between Junctions 26 and 28 – both directions
- M11 in Essex between Junctions 4 and 7A northbound
- Also affected: A21, A27, and A249
Motorists are warned to expect hazardous conditions until Monday morning, 12th December. Drive with extreme caution or avoid travelling if possible.
