M20 Chaos in Kent: Lorries Stuck as Operation Brock Gridlock Continues
Kent Police and National Highways are battling severe congestion on the M20 as Operation Brock remains in full force. Lorries are stacked up in the coastbound contraflow between Junctions 8 and 9 to manage freight traffic. Meanwhile, the M20 J11 eastbound entry slip road stays closed to control the flow heading towards the Channel Tunnel at J11a, where delays are mounting.
Key Road Closures Worsen Freight Chaos
- The A2 eastbound is shut between the A256 junctions near Whitfield. This clamps down on freight trying to reach the Port of Dover without using the Operation Brock route.
- The A20 Roundhill Tunnel is also closed eastbound between M20 J13/A259/A2034 and the A260 in Dover. This is part of Operation TAP’s traffic management plan.
How to Navigate the Diversions
Local traffic and freight should follow the hollow circle diversion sign:
- Leave the M20 at Junction 8.
- At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A20 eastbound towards Ashford.
- Drive through Harrietsham, Lenham, and Charing.
- At Drovers roundabout, take the 1st exit to stay on the A20 towards the M20.
- At M20 J9 roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the coastbound M20 to continue your journey.
EU freight traffic must leave the M20 at J8 and rejoin via the entry slip road at the same junction.
Plan extra travel time, consider alternative routes, or delay your trip if affected by these disruptions.
