Drivers faced delays and heavy traffic on the A20[1] today (April 25) following a crash involving a van and a lorry. The key A-road in Newingreen, near Hythe[2], was closed in both directions between Stone Street and Junction 11 of the M20[3] for Hythe…
One lane is closed on a motorway following a vehicle fire.
It is affecting traffic on the coastbound M20 at Junction 13 for Folkestone and the A20.
One lane has closed on the coastbound M20 at Junction 13. Picture: National Highways
Lane one of two i…
A vehicle fire forced part of a motorway to close while it was extinguished.
One lane of the M20 near Folkestone was shut following the incident at about midday.
An earlier vehicle fire on the M20 near Folkestone forced a lane to close but traffic is…
Easter[1] getaway traffic has caused “pretty horrendous” queues of up to 20 miles on key motorways[2], as millions of people took to the roads[3].
An estimated 2.6 million car journeys were expected to be made on Good Friday, and by lunchtime they had …
By Jon Brady[1] and Oliver Price[2] Published: 18:17, 29 March 2024 | Updated: 19:46, 29 March 2024
Travellers making the most of the Easter weekend[3] are stuck in ‘horrendous’ 20-mile long queues on major motorways – …
More space is being created for vehicle checks at Dover harbour amid concerns new EU rules could exacerbate traffic problems on Kent’s roads.
Delays of up to 15 hours are feared on the routes to the town’s port, as well as Eurotunnel in Folkestone, aft…
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Stations across Kent are at risk of seeing no trains at the end of the month as another day of strike action has been announced. Members of the ASLEF union will be hosting walkouts between Tuesday, January 30 and Monday, February 5.
The union has confi…
By Sarah Limbrick
A 10-year-old girl who survived life-changing injuries in a crash which killed her brother is suing her own father for damages of more than £200,000.
Arda Mosa is claiming compensation against Abdul Mosa, 51, after he hit a lorry head…
A yellow weather warning for wind, which could see gales up to 75mph, has been issued in parts of Kent.
Covering coastal areas including Folkestone[1] and Romney Marsh[2], the alert has been issued by the Met Office from 10am until 11:59pm today.
A y…
Ferry operators are warning of queues building at one of Kent’s ports where there are delays of up to 90 minutes to reach border checks.
DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries are advising passengers to arrive at the Port of Dover[1] “prepared”.
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