The A2 westbound remains closed following a police incident involving a white vehicle stopped between the A2050 (Canterbury East / Bridge) and the A28 Thanington Road (Wincheap).
The closure has caused slow-moving traffic in the area as a dog handler and search dogs were deployed to search the carriageway. Drivers are being advised to seek alternative routes as the incident continues.
Ongoing Investigation
The exact nature of the investigation has not been disclosed, but police activity at the scene suggests a potential drugs-related operation.
Officers have not released further details regarding arrests or the contents of the vehicle.
Traffic Disruption
The incident has led to significant delays for westbound drivers approaching Canterbury. Police are urging motorists to avoid the area and use diversion routes where possible to ease congestion.
Motorists are advised to stay tuned for updates on the situation as police work to resolve the incident.
A Spokesman for National Highways said: The A2 is closed westbound between the A2050 and the A28 near Canterbury due to a police led incident
Emergency services including Kent Police are on scene. National highways Traffic Officers are on scene to assist with traffic management.
Diversion Details
Road users are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol:
- Exit the A2 onto the A2050 (Dover Rd) towards Canterbury.
- Continue on A2050 until the junction with Upper Chantry Ln/merges with the A257. A257
- Continue to the junction with the A28 roundabout at Upper Bridge Street.
- Exit onto the A28 Canterbury Ring Rd and remain on this until the junction with the Wincheap roundabout.
- At this roundabout continue straight on into the A290 until the junction with St Peters Place and continue onto the A2050 towards the A2 at Harbledown.
