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🕐 Last verified 4 Mar, 01:20

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA20
DirectionEastbound
RegionSouth East
CountyKent
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedTue 3 Mar, 21:29
ClearedWed 4 Mar, 01:20
Lasted3h 50m
Road typeA-Road (varies by section)
Speed limit30-70 mph (varies by section)
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-20063338
Views115

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What National Highways say

A20 eastbound between M20/A259/A2034 and A260 | Eastbound | Accident

Location : The A20 eastbound between the junctions with the M20 and the A260 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:30 and 05:45 on 4 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 4 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

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Recent A20 incidents

8 incidents and roadworks logged on the A20 in the last 30 days, 1 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A20 | Kent | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysSat 5 Sep, 09:59 A20 | Kent | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysSat 5 Sep, 09:59 A20 | Kent | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysSun 5 Jul, 06:28 A20 eastbound exit for A260 | Eastbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 08:03 A20 eastbound between A256 near Dover (east) and A2 | Eastbound | CongestionSat 27 Jun, 07:28 A20 eastbound exit for A260 | Eastbound | CongestionWed 24 Jun, 09:03
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Is the A20 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 01:20 UK time on Wed 4 Mar. See the A20 right now.

What happened on the A20 on 3 Mar 2026?

Crash on the A20 eastbound in Kent, reported at 21:29 UK time on Tue 3 Mar. Cleared at 01:20 on Wed 4 Mar.

How long did it last?

3h 50m, from 21:29 UK time on Tue 3 Mar.

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