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🕐 Last verified 19 Feb, 17:35

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA2
DirectionWestbound
RegionSouth East
CountyKent
Category (NH)Vehicle Fire
ReportedThu 19 Feb, 04:50
Cleared17:35
Lasted12h 44m
Road typeUrban A-Road
Speed limit20-40 mph (varies)
Weather🌦️ Light drizzle
ReferenceREF-4769611
Views100

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A2 westbound between B255 and M25/A282 | Westbound | Vehicle Fire

Location : The A2 westbound between the junctions with the A2260 and the M25 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:15 and 23:30 on 19 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 19 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four 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 vehicle fire. It cleared at 17:35 UK time on Thu 19 Feb. See the A2 right now.

What happened on the A2 on 19 Feb 2026?

Vehicle fire on the A2 westbound in Kent, reported at 04:50 UK time on Thu 19 Feb. Cleared at 17:35.

How long did it last?

12h 44m, from 04:50 UK time on Thu 19 Feb.

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