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🕐 Last verified 23 Jun, 07:22

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Moderate
RoadM20
DirectionWestbound (London-bound)
RegionWestbound
Category (NH)Congestion
ReportedTue 23 Jun, 07:22
DelaySlow traffic (10 min)
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather🌦️ Light drizzle
ReferenceREF-26148847
Views158

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What National Highways say

M20 westbound (London-bound) between J2 and J1 | Westbound | Congestion

Location : The M20 westbound between junctions J3 and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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This incident had not closed the road at 16:35 UK time on Tue 3 Nov 2026, according to National Highways. See the M20 right now.

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Incident on the M20 westbound (London-bound) J2 to J1 in Westbound, reported at 07:22 UK time on Tue 23 Jun. Slow traffic (10 min). Still live.

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