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A20 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A20, straight from National Highways.

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Is the A20 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:58 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A20 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the A20 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight's A20 closures ›

Is the A20 closed this weekend?

No full closures. The A20 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: westbound Court Wood entry slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 05:00.

This weekend's A20 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A20 right now?

No. Nothing is running on the A20 at 13:58.

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.

A20 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

No. No closures are planned on the A20 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

A20 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

No full closures. The A20 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: westbound Court Wood entry slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 05:00.

  • Slip road closureWestboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 05:00
    Court Wood entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A20 westbound Acliffe to Hawkinge, Slip road and lane closure for grass cutting works.

A20 roadworks running now

✅ No roadworks on the A20 right now

Nothing is running on the A20 at 13:58. Planned closures are listed by night on this page.

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A20 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

Wednesday 4 Nov night · 2 closures

  • Slip road closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
    Courtwood exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A20 eastbound Alkham Valley to Courtwood Slip road and lane closures for maintenance works
  • Slip road closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
    Courtwood entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A20 eastbound Alkham Valley to Courtwood Slip road and lane closures for maintenance works

❓ A20 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A20 right now?

No roadworks are currently running on the A20 according to National Highways.

Is the A20 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the A20 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Is the A20 closed this weekend?

No full closures. The A20 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: westbound Court Wood entry slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 05:00.

When are A20 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A20 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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