The M2 motorway was closed in both directions near the Medway Viaduct in Kent on [date], causing significant delays for motorists. Traffic was held between junctions 2 and 3 following a police incident, with queues stretching for two miles.
Kent Police were called at 11:54am to concerns for the welfare of a person near the coastbound carriageway near Strood. Officers attended the scene and the individual was safely taken into police care.
Traffic monitoring site Inrix reported that all traffic was temporarily held on the M2 Medway Viaduct in both directions between junction 2 (Strood/Rochester) and junction 3 (Chatham/Rochester). The incident was resolved by 12:30pm, and traffic began to ease.
A Kent Police spokesperson confirmed: 'Officers are in attendance and the person is safely with them.' The force thanked motorists for their patience during the disruption.
