Highways bosses have revealed when the M2 is set to fully reopen days after a huge lorry fire. The carriageway near Strood was badly damaged by the blaze on Wednesday evening (October 25), which left the lorry a burned out wreck[1].
Two lanes of the M2…
There are long delays on a Kent motorway following a lorry fire.The M2 London-bound remains closed at junction 2 for Rochester after the fire, which broke out at 18:30 BST on Wednesday. Due to significant damage to the carriageway, resurfacing will be …
Two people have been injured while the M2 has been closed due to a massive lorry fire.
The motorway was closed for several hours overnight near Rochester[1] after residents reported hearing “loud explosions” as the vehicle ignited.
An HGV has gone up…
Two lanes of the M2 London-bound are closed this morning and there is two miles of congestion after a lorry fire. Emergency repairs continue today (Friday) after the fire at J2 A228 Sundridge Hill (Strood/Rochester[1]).
Traffic[2] is queueing and there…
A girl who was crossing the road to meet friends was killed by a driver high on cocaine in a horrific crash in Dartford[1]. Lily Lockwood, 10, was on her way to the local park when she was hit by Gavin Prodger.
The 50-year-old has now been jailed for 1…
Work to repair a motorway bridge where a “bounce” was detected is due to be carried out tonight and drivers are warned to expect delays.
The London-bound M2 at Junction 2 for Strood[1] and the A228 has been reduced to two lanes since last Tuesday[2] (S…
Southeastern[1] train services between Rochester[2] and Bromley[3] South have been disrupted by power failure this morning. Services may be cancelled, delayed or changed, said Southeastern.
And this has also caused Sheerness[4]-on-Sea line services to …
Plans to build more than 200 homes off a busy stretch of road have been met with opposition.
Gladman Developments Ltd has applied for planning permission, in principle, for 240 properties off Ratcliffe Highway in Hoo St Werburgh, near Rochester[1].
T…
Part of a motorway bridge is to remain shut for the rest of the week after a “bounce” was detected due to “loose” fixings.
The inside two lanes of the London-bound M2 on the approach to Junction 2 for Strood and the A228 have been closed since last Tue…
The closure of a motorway slip road which has been causing traffic chaos could go on for another week.
Since Tuesday (September 12) the M2 London-bound exit at J2 towards the A228 Sundridge Hill (Strood[1]/Rochester) has been shut[2] as repair works to…
Some like it hot and this weekend in Kent[1] is going to be a bit of a scorcher, with top temperatures set to reach 31C. The Met Office weather map shows the places in Kent where temperatures are going be hottest.
But even before the weekend gets start…
Chatham Town vs Cray Wanderers – Isthmian Premier, Saturday 9th September, 3 pm – Match Preview & Directions
Cray Wanderers get their September league fixtures underway on Saturday as the Wands head to the Medway to face Isthmian Premier league leaders…
The Orchard Theatre in Dartford, Kent has halted all performance as investigations examine reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) in its roof.
Shows at the theatre will be suspended until the end of September while further surveys commence. This…
BR Britannia No. 70000 Britannia is set to depart London Victoria[1] this Tuesday (25th July 2023), is hauls two Steam Dreams[2] tours.
The Britannia class of locomotive is hauling The Garden Of England tour as well as The Sunset Steam Express.
With pa…