M20 Chaos: Road Surface Blows Up Between Junctions 8 and 9, Delays Backed Up for Miles
Evening commuters are stuck in gridlock on the M20 in Kent tonight after the motorway surface gave way in several spots between Junction 9 (Ashford) and Junction 8 (Maidstone South).
Road Collapses Spark Traffic Nightmare
Multiple large holes appeared in the carriageway this afternoon, forcing traffic officers from Highway 1 to impose rolling roadblocks. Emergency crews are scrambling to patch the damaged sections while drivers face bumper-to-bumper delays.
Rush Hour Turned Rush Crawl
The motorway is choked with heavy traffic as the evening rush hits, leaving vehicles nose-to-nose for miles on one of Kent’s busiest routes. Commuters should expect long waits as repair work continues into the evening.
Plan Ahead or Face the Queue
- Closure affects M20 between Junctions 8 and 9
- Delays building fast – seek alternative routes
- Emergency road crews on site carrying out repairs
