M20 Shuts Coastbound Amid Eurotunnel Chaos
The M20 coastbound between Junctions 8 and 9 has been slammed shut. This emergency closure comes as Eurotunnel suspends all services through the Channel Tunnel.
Freight Traffic Queues on Motorway
The shutdown is designed to let lorries heading to the continent queue safely on the empty stretch of motorway. This move aims to keep Kent’s wider road network flowing and avoid widespread tailbacks.
Only freight bound for the EU is allowed on the M20. All other traffic must follow official diversions posted along the route.
Emergency Closure Backed by Kent Police
This unprecedented step is an emergency measure, taken only after Kent Police and the Kent Resilience Forum gave it the green light. They carefully weighed public safety and traffic volume impacts before pulling the trigger.
Before You Travel: Check With Your Operator
- Eurotunnel: Call 08444 630000
- Eurostar: Visit www.eurostar.com
- Port of Dover: Call 01304 240400 or visit www.doverport.co.uk
Stay Updated
- Check the Operation Brock page on National Highways website or follow @HighwaysSEAST on X.
- Follow Kent Police on X: @kent_police
- Visit the Kent County Council Highways page: www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel
- Keep tabs on updates via www.eurotunnel.com and www.doverport.co.uk
