Expect massive delays on the A2 Watling Street heading east in Kent after a crash...

Published: 4:37 pm January 8, 2026
Updated: 8:45 am February 5, 2026
Three-Vehicle Smash Clogs A2 Watling Street Eastbound

Expect massive delays on the A2 Watling Street heading east in Kent after a crash involving three vehicles. The chaos stretches from the B255 Bean Lane (Bean Interchange) all the way to the A2260 Southfleet Road near Swanscombe.

Tailbacks Snarl Traffic to M25 Junction 2

Commuters face long queues with the road partially blocked. Congestion now extends right up to the M25 Junction 2 (Darenth Interchange), causing frustration for drivers trying to get through the area.

Accident Scene Partially Cleared, Delays Continue

Though traffic sensors indicate vehicles can now pass the crash site after a full block earlier, long delays remain. Authorities are on site, managing the situation as traffic builds.

  • Location: A2 Watling Street Eastbound, from B255 Bean Lane to A2260 Southfleet Road
  • Incident: Three-vehicle collision
  • Traffic Status: Partial road blockage, severe delays
  • Congestion Extent: Backed up to M25 J2 (Darenth Interchange)

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