Crash Closes A20 Eastbound at Roundhill Tunnel

A serious smash involving a car and lorry has slammed the A20 eastbound at Roundhill Tunnel, Kent. The entire carriageway is shut between M20 Junction 13 near Folkestone and the A260 near Hawkinge.

Kent Police and National Highways Traffic Officers rushed to the scene. Barriers are badly damaged, with recovery teams speeding in. Traffic is gridlocked, but officers are turning vehicles around to ease the chaos.

Follow the Hollow Circle Diversion – Dodge the Jam

Eastbound drivers must stick to the hollow circle diversion signs:

  • Exit the M20 at Junction 13 onto A259 Churchill Avenue.
  • Head east to the A260 Canterbury Road roundabout.
  • Take the A260 northbound exit.
  • At Spitfire Way roundabout, take the third exit back onto the A20 coastbound.

Expect Heavy Delays – Plan Ahead!

If you’re travelling this route, brace for long delays. Consider an alternative route or delay your journey to avoid getting stuck in this bottleneck.

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