The A249 is closed northbound between the #M2 and #A2 due to a collision involving two cars and a motorcycle. Please allow extra time for your journey. The Kent Sussex and Surrey #AirAmbulancehas been scrambled to the incident of the life-changing collision that took place at around 3.30pm on Saturday. All traffic within the closure has now been released. The road remains closed for @kent_police collision investigation work.
A spokesman for Highways England said: The A249 in Kent is closed northbound between the M2 and A2 following a serious road traffic collision. Kent Police, Emergency Services and Air Ambulance are in attendance. All traffic within the closure has now been removed.
The road is expected to remain closed for several hours for collision investigation work.
Diversion Route
Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Diamond diversion symbol on road signs.
- Exit the A249 at the Stockbury Roundabout onto the northbound Maidstone Road exit towards Sittingbourne.
- Remain on this road until it meets the Key Street Roundabout where it will negotiate the roundabout and exit into the northbound Sheppey Way.
- Remain on this until the roundabout junction at Bobbing where it can resume northbound on the A249.
