M2 Chaos: Six-Mile Tailbacks After Vehicle Breakdown
Drivers on the vital M2 motorway in Kent are facing severe delays after a vehicle broke down, triggering six miles of standstill traffic. The smash occurred eastbound between Junction 5 at Sittingbourne and Junction 6 at Faversham.
Emergency Crews Struggle to Clear Lanes
Traffic officers and recovery teams are racing against the clock to remove the stranded vehicle and reopen lanes. National Highways: South East has warned motorists to brace for long delays into the morning rush hour. The motorway is a key commuter route for those travelling to London and throughout Kent, meaning the disruption is causing widespread gridlock.
Additional Roadworks and Regional Delays Add to Traffic Nightmare
- Drainage works between M2 junctions 5 and 7 are causing lane closures, with disruptions set to continue until July 2024.
- Elsewhere, the A249 southbound and the A2 London-bound are also snarled up with congestion this morning.
- Meanwhile, a multi-vehicle crash on the A27 eastbound near the Amex Stadium is causing delays of up to 60 minutes, according to Sussex Police.
What Drivers Need to Know
Normal traffic is expected to resume after 11:15am, but drivers are urged to stay patient and seek alternative routes if possible. Keep up with live updates and drive carefully through the affected zones.
