Chaos on M20 as Lorry Overturns in Kent
Commuters face major delays this morning after an HGV flipped on the M20 between Junction 8 and 9 in Kent. The lorry crashed on the coastbound stretch, between Maidstone and Ashford, spilling its cargo and blocking lanes.
Key Lanes Closed, Traffic Jam Builds
Two lanes used in Operation Brock for holding lorries heading to the Port of Dover are shut. The incident happened around 4am and the road remains closed hours later. HGVs are backed up on surrounding routes including the A249 at Stockbury roundabout near M2 Junction 5, and the A20 as drivers scramble for alternative routes.
Cleanup Underway, No Clear Reopening Time
National Highways confirmed recovery work is ongoing with a clean-up expected to finish by 9am. However, due to the complex nature of the recovery, no reopening time has been given yet.
Drivers are urgently advised to follow the ‘solid square’ diversion signs to avoid getting stuck in the gridlock.
