M20 Traffic Nightmare Enters Day Two as Operation Brock Clamps Down Hard
Chaos Reigns at Kent’s Motorway
Kent Police and National Highways are battling gridlock on the M20 as delays pile up near the Channel Tunnel. Operation Brock is in full effect, using the coastbound contraflow to stack lorries between junctions J8 and J9. Meanwhile, the eastbound entry slip at J11 remains shut to control freight flow amid mounting congestion near J11a.
Road Closures Adding to the Mayhem
The A2 eastbound is closed between junctions at the A256 near Whitfield. This closure aims to stop freight lorries from bypassing Operation Brock and heading straight to the Port of Dover. On top of that, the A20 Roundhill Tunnel eastbound is shut between M20 J13 and Dover as part of wider traffic management under Operation TAP.
Essential Diversions for Local and Freight Traffic
- Local and freight traffic must follow the hollow circle diversion symbol.
- Leave the M20 at J8, take the second exit onto the A20 eastbound towards Ashford.
- Continue through Harrietsham, Lenham, and Charing to the Drovers Roundabout.
- Take the first exit to remain on the A20 towards the M20.
- At M20 J9 roundabout, take the third exit onto the coastbound M20 to continue your journey.
- EU freight traffic should leave the M20 at J8 and rejoin via the entry slip road at J8.
Travel Tips: Plan, Prepare, and Delay if Needed
If your route runs through the affected areas, expect delays and allow extra journey time. Drivers are advised to plan ahead and consider alternative routes or postponing travel to avoid getting caught in the traffic chaos.
