Crash Chaos Shuts A20 Roundhill Tunnel Westbound in Kent
The A20 Roundhill Tunnel in Kent is slammed shut westbound after a two-car smash between the A260 near Hawkinge and the M20/A259 near Folkestone. Emergency crews, including Kent Police and National Highways Traffic Officers, are on the scene, scrambling to clear the mess and keep traffic flowing.
Diversions Laid Out – Follow the Hollow Square
Drivers face lengthy delays and must follow diversion signs marked with a hollow square. Here’s the reroute:
- Exit A20 at Hawkinge onto Alkham Valley Road.
- Left at A260 onto Canterbury Road southbound.
- Right at A259 roundabout, continuing west toward M20 Junction 13.
Expect Delays – Plan Ahead
Contractors are assessing tunnel damage to get the road safe for reopening, but delays are expected to last. National Highways warns motorists to consider alternative routes or postpone travel to dodge gridlock.
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