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A2 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A2, straight from National Highways.

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Is the A2 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:56 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A2 closed tonight?

No full closures. The A2 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: eastbound Marling Cross exit slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Marling Cross entry slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

Tonight's A2 closures ›

Is the A2 closed this weekend?

No full closures. The A2 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 4 lane or slip road closures are planned: eastbound Boughton exit slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 05:00; and eastbound Marling Cross exit slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00 and 2 more.

This weekend's A2 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A2 right now?

No. Nothing is running on the A2 at 13:56.

Works running now ›

From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.

A2 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

No full closures. The A2 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: eastbound Marling Cross exit slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Marling Cross entry slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

  • Slip road closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
    Marling Cross exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A2 both directions Wrotham to M2 Jct 2 slip road and lane closure for survey works
  • Slip road closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
    Marling Cross entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A2 both directions Wrotham to M2 Jct 2 slip road and lane closure for survey works

A2 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

No full closures. The A2 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 4 lane or slip road closures are planned: eastbound Boughton exit slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 05:00; and eastbound Marling Cross exit slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00 and 2 more.

  • Slip road closureEastboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 05:00
    Boughton exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A2 both directions Boughton Slip and lane closures for maintenance works
  • Slip road closureEastboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Marling Cross exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A2 both directions Wrotham to M2 Jct 2 slip road and lane closure for survey works
  • Slip road closureEastboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Marling Cross entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A2 both directions Wrotham to M2 Jct 2 slip road and lane closure for survey works
  • Slip road closureWestboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Barham Exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A2 westbound Barham Exit slip road and lane closure for Affinity Water works

A2 roadworks running now

Severe Westbound Starting soon
The A2 westbound between junctions with the A28 and M2
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 04:00 on 4 November 2026

A2 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

Wednesday 4 Nov night · 4 closures

  • Slip road closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
    Marling Cross exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A2 both directions Wrotham to M2 Jct 2 slip road and lane closure for survey works
  • Slip road closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
    Marling Cross entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A2 both directions Wrotham to M2 Jct 2 slip road and lane closure for survey works
  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 05:00
    Dunkirk Exit Slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A2 westbound Harbledown to Dunkirk, Slip road and lane closure for maintenance works.
  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 05:00
    Gate Services Exit and Entry Slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A2 westbound Harbledown to Dunkirk, Slip road and lane closure for maintenance works.

Thursday 5 Nov night · 4 closures

  • Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Barham to Coldred carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A2 both directions Barham to Coldred Layby Carriageway closure for Affinity Water works
  • Slip road closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
    Marling Cross exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A2 both directions Wrotham to M2 Jct 2 slip road and lane closure for survey works
  • Slip road closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
    Marling Cross entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A2 both directions Wrotham to M2 Jct 2 slip road and lane closure for survey works
  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 05:00
    Boughton entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A2 westbound Canterbury to Brenley, slip road and lane closure for maintenance works.

❓ A2 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A2 right now?

No roadworks are currently running on the A2 according to National Highways.

Is the A2 closed tonight?

No full closures. The A2 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: eastbound Marling Cross exit slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Marling Cross entry slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

Is the A2 closed this weekend?

No full closures. The A2 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 4 lane or slip road closures are planned: eastbound Boughton exit slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 05:00; and eastbound Marling Cross exit slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00 and 2 more.

When are A2 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A2 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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