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🕐 Last verified 14 Mar, 03:05

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA2
DirectionWestbound
RegionSouth East
CountyKent
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedSat 14 Mar, 01:52
Cleared03:05
Lasted1h 12m
Road typeUrban A-Road
Speed limit20-40 mph (varies)
Weather🌤️ Mainly clear
ReferenceREF-24092200
Views137

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What National Highways say

A2 westbound between M25/A282 and A2018 | Westbound | Accident

Location : The A2 westbound between the junctions with the M25 and the A2018 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:45 and 03:00 on 14 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:45 and 03:00 on 14 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

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Recent A2 incidents

22 incidents and roadworks logged on the A2 in the last 30 days, 10 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A2 | Kent | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysTue 4 Aug, 20:08 A2 westbound between A256 near Whitfield (east) and A256 near Whitfield (west) | Westbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 17:31 A2 westbound within the A2018 junction | Westbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 08:22 A2 westbound between A258 and A256 near Whitfield (east) | Westbound | CongestionSun 28 Jun, 19:26 A2 westbound within the M25/A282 junction | Westbound | Broken down vehicleSun 28 Jun, 10:21 A2 eastbound exit for M25/A282 | Eastbound | CongestionSat 27 Jun, 13:02
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Is the A2 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 03:05 UK time on Sat 14 Mar. See the A2 right now.

What happened on the A2 on 14 Mar 2026?

Crash on the A2 westbound in Kent, reported at 01:52 UK time on Sat 14 Mar. Cleared at 03:05.

How long did it last?

1h 12m, from 01:52 UK time on Sat 14 Mar.

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