Operation Brock Scaled Back as Traffic Calms Ahead of Easter
Good news for Kent locals and holidaymakers! Operation Brock has been dialled down, reopening the M20 coastbound between Junctions 8 and 11. Brock Zero, the phase that shut this stretch to non-freight traffic, has been removed overnight. The Brock contraflow is back, letting drivers zip both ways between maidstone/" title="Maidstone" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Maidstone (J8) and Westenhanger (J11) once again.
Motorway Reopens: No More A20 Diversion for Non-Freight Traffic
With the M20 now fully open to regular traffic, visitors heading to Dover ferries, Eurotunnel’s Le Shuttle, and Kent’s attractions no longer have to endure the lengthy A20 detour. This move not only smooths the Easter Bank Holiday journeys for coastbound traffic but also cuts congestion for those living and working along the route.
Continued Controls Keep Freight Moving Smoothly
Despite the reopening, ferry capacity at Dover remains limited. So, strict enforcement is still in place to ensure EU-bound lorries stick to Brock lanes and avoid clogging up Dover town. National Highways and partners like Kent County Council and Kent Police remain vigilant.
Nicky Potts, National Highways Head of Operational Integration, said: “Operation Brock gives Kent a flexible system to live, work and travel around the county during disruptions at the Channel. Scaling it back now reflects the easing risk and restores motorway capacity just in time for the weekend. We thank drivers and residents for their patience.”
For all the latest on Operation Brock, visit nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates/operation-brock/.
