The M20 westbound carriageway between Junction 1 and Junction 3 (London-bound) is slammed shut after a serious safety defect was spotted just after 8.14pm tonight.

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The dangerous fault was uncovered during routine checks, forcing an immediate closure to protect drivers. Experts are working flat out, but no reopening time has been confirmed yet. Expect long delays.

How to Dodge the Traffic Chaos

To avoid being stuck, take the M26 westbound, then join the M25 anticlockwise to rejoin the M20 at Junction 1.

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