M2 Motorway Shut: Severe Delays After Police Incident on Medway Viaduct
Drivers are experiencing significant disruptions on the M2 motorway in Kent, with the Medway Viaduct closed in both directions due to a serious police incident. The closure, affecting the stretch between Junctions 2 and 3, has led to queueing traffic extending for more than two miles, causing major delays for commuters and travellers.
Traffic Gridlock on Key Route
According to traffic monitoring site Inrix, all traffic is being temporarily held on the M2 Medway Viaduct, with stationary vehicles reported just after midday. The incident has resulted in congestion building rapidly, impacting the flow between J2 A228 Sundridge Hill (Strood/Rochester) and J3 (Chatham/Rochester).
Long queues are forming as authorities manage the situation, with no immediate indication of when the motorway will reopen. The police have not yet released details about the nature of the incident, but it is described as serious, prompting a full closure to ensure public safety.
Impact on Local and Regional Travel
The closure of this critical transport link is expected to cause widespread delays throughout the afternoon, affecting both local and long-distance journeys. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and allow extra travel time.
- Queueing traffic spans over two miles on the M2.
- Both directions of the Medway Viaduct are affected.
- Incident occurred just after midday, with updates pending.
Emergency services are on the scene, and further information will be provided as the situation develops. This disruption highlights the vulnerability of major motorways to unexpected incidents and the importance of real-time traffic updates for drivers.
