A stretch of the M2 in Kent remains closed in both directions after a serious collision on Tuesday evening. The motorway was shut near Medway Services following the crash, which happened at about 9.10pm on the coastbound carriageway.
Police urge drivers to avoid the area
Kent Police advised motorists to use other routes this morning ahead of the rush hour. The force said: 'The M2 remains closed in both directions between J3 and 5 (coastbound) and J5 and 4 (London-bound) following a serious collision coastbound near Medway Services, at around 9.10pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026.'
'Motorists should continue to find alternative routes if possible.'
Road expected to stay shut for hours
National Highways warned that the road is expected to remain closed for several hours. It said: 'Emergency services including Kent Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.'
'Due to the nature of the incident, the road is expected to remain closed for several hours and in to daylight hours.'
Delays building on diversion routes
Delays are building up on the M2 London-bound near Bredgar at J5, and on Sittingbourne Road A249 and M20 past Maidstone, which is used as a diversion. Traffic is also snarling back for miles on the A229 Maidstone-bound lanes.
Metro has approached the emergency services for a comment.
