The M20 in Kent is closed coastbound between J8 (Maidstone) and J9 (Ashford) to manage HGVs and other freight heading for the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel as part of Operation Brock

Operation Brock is part of a series of measures to improve Kent’s resilience in the event of disruption to services across the English Channel. This is a precautionary measure in response to the ongoing reduced ferry capacity at the Port of Dover.

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The M20 in Kent is closed coastbound between J8 (Maidstone) and J9 (Ashford) to manage HGVs and other freight heading for the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel as part of Operation Brock

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