The M20 coastbound carriageway between Junctions 8 and 9 is being temporarily closed due to...

Published: 10:09 am September 7, 2023
Updated: 10:32 am October 8, 2025
M20 Motorway J8-9 Closing Due To Enhanced Port Security Checks

The M20 coastbound carriageway between Junctions 8 and 9 is being temporarily closed due to delays caused by enhanced port security checks.

The closure will allow freight bound for the continent to queue on the empty section of motorway in order to keep any disruption to Kent’s wider road network to a minimum.

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