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🕐 Last verified 2 Mar, 10:50

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA249
DirectionSouthbound
RegionSouth East
CountyKent
Category (NH)Vehicle Fire
ReportedMon 2 Mar, 09:25
Cleared10:50
Lasted1h 25m
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-18229213
Views132

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What National Highways say

A249 southbound between A2 and M2 | Southbound | Vehicle Fire

Location : The A249 southbound between the junctions with the A2500 and the M2 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 2 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 2 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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Is the A249 closed?

Not because of this vehicle fire. It cleared at 10:50 UK time on Mon 2 Mar. See the A249 right now.

What happened on the A249 on 2 Mar 2026?

Vehicle fire on the A249 southbound in Kent, reported at 09:25 UK time on Mon 2 Mar. Cleared at 10:50.

How long did it last?

1h 25m, from 09:25 UK time on Mon 2 Mar.

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