M2 Shut After Pedestrian Hit by Lorry – Chaos on Coastbound Stretch
The M2 coastbound remains sealed off between Junction 5 (Sittingbourne) and Junction 6 (Faversham) following a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry on the night of Wednesday, November 20. The crash happened around 8:10 PM.
Emergency services including Kent Police, South East Coast Ambulance Service, and National Highways have been at the scene all night conducting investigations.
Long Road Closure and Traffic Hell
The motorway closure will last until at least midday today (November 21). Police warn drivers to expect major delays and seek alternative routes.
“The coastbound carriageway is expected to remain closed for several hours. Motorists should plan alternative routes and check for updates on the Highways website,” a police spokesperson said.
To make matters worse, one lane on the London-bound side at Junction 6 is also shut, causing tailbacks stretching over a mile.
Freezing Delays Leave Drivers Stranded
Road users caught in the jam faced hours of delays in sub-zero temperatures overnight. Traffic finally began moving from the back of the queue after 2:00 AM as trapped vehicles were cleared.
How to Beat the M2 Shutdown – The Detour Details
Drivers are advised to follow this diversion marked with a solid circle on signs:
- Exit M2 eastbound at Junction 5.
- Take the A249 southbound towards Maidstone.
- Travel around five miles to join M20 eastbound at Junction 7.
- Exit M20 at Junction 8 and take the A20 eastbound towards Lenham.
- Follow the A20 for nine miles through Harrietsham and Lenham to A252 at Charing.
- Take A252 eastbound towards Challock, then A251 northbound to Faversham.
- Rejoin the M2 at Junction 6.
Stay Updated – Don’t Get Caught Out
Motorists are urged to leave extra time for journeys and keep an eye on live traffic updates via the Highways England website and social media.
