The A2 in Kent is currently closed in both directions between the M2 Junction 1 (Rochester) and the A227 (Gravesend) due to a single-vehicle collision. The incident occurred when a vehicle collided with two lamppost columns, causing damage to both the lampposts and the central reservation barrier.
Emergency services, including Kent Police, Kent Fire and Rescue Service, South East Coast Ambulance Service, and National Highways Traffic Officers, are at the scene. Additionally, a National Highways area team is on-site to assess the damage, and a specialist structural engineer is evaluating the bridge supports, which were also struck in the crash.
Traffic that was caught within the closure on the coastbound side is being turned and released via the rear of the queue, while traffic heading westbound is being slowly released past the scene.
Diversion Information:
Coastbound Traffic:
Follow the ‘Solid Circle’ diversion symbol.
Exit the A2 at the Marling Cross junction for Gravesend (E).
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit, then the 1st exit onto Valley Drive.
Continue on Valley Drive for approximately 2 miles to a traffic light-controlled T-junction.
Turn right onto the B261 Old Road East.
At the roundabout with the A226, take the 4th exit onto the A226 eastbound towards Rochester.
Continue for 3.5 miles to the A289 junction/Gads Hill Interchange.
Non-motorway traffic should continue on the A226, while motorway traffic can join the M2 at the Gads Hill Interchange.
London-bound Traffic:
Follow the ‘Solid Square’ diversion symbol.
Exit the M2 westbound at Junction 1 onto the A289.
At Gads Hill Interchange, take the first exit onto the A226 towards Gravesend/Higham.
Continue for approximately 3.5 miles to the roundabout with the B261 Old Road East.
Take the 1st exit onto B261 towards Northfleet/Dartford.
Turn left onto Valley Drive, and follow it for 2 miles to rejoin the A2 at Marling Cross.
A Spokesman for Kent Police said: Our officers are currently at the scene of a serious collision on the eastbound carriageway of the #M2, between junctions 1 and 2. The coastbound carriageway will remain closed into the morning and motorists are advised to consider alternative routes.
