M20 westbound within J5 | Westbound | Congestion

Incident timeline

1. 09:54, 29 JunFirst report

   Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
   Reason : Congestion.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
   Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

2. 09:55, 29 JunUpdate

   Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
   Reason : Congestion.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
   Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

3. 10:25, 29 JunUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 31 minutes. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

4. 10:30, 29 JunUpdate

   Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
   Reason : Congestion.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
   Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

5. 11:00, 29 JunUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 1h 6m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

6. 11:05, 29 JunUpdate

   Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
   Reason : Congestion.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
   Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

7. 11:35, 29 JunUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 1h 41m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

8. 11:40, 29 JunUpdate

   Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
   Reason : Congestion.
   Status : Currently Active.
   Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
   Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

9. 12:10, 29 JunUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 2h 16m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

10. 12:15, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

11. 12:45, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 2h 51m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

12. 12:50, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

13. 13:25, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 3h 31m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

14. 13:30, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

15. 14:00, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 4h 6m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

16. 14:05, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

17. 14:35, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 4h 41m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

18. 14:40, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

19. 15:15, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 5h 21m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

20. 15:20, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

21. 15:50, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 5h 56m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

22. 15:55, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

23. 16:25, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 6h 31m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

24. 16:30, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

25. 19:05, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 9h 11m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

26. 19:10, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

27. 19:40, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 9h 46m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

28. 19:45, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

29. 20:15, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 10h 21m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

30. 20:20, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

31. 20:50, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 10h 56m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

32. 20:55, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

33. 21:25, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 11h 31m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

34. 21:30, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

35. 22:00, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 12h 6m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

36. 22:05, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

37. 22:35, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 12h 41m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

38. 22:40, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

39. 23:10, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 13h 16m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

40. 23:15, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

41. 23:45, 29 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 13h 51m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

42. 23:50, 29 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

43. 00:20, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 14h 26m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

44. 00:25, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

45. 00:55, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 15h 1m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

46. 01:00, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

47. 01:30, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 15h 36m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

48. 01:35, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

49. 02:05, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 16h 11m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

50. 02:10, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

51. 02:40, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 16h 46m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

52. 02:45, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

53. 03:20, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 17h 26m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

54. 03:25, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

55. 03:55, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 18h 1m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

56. 04:00, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

57. 04:30, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 18h 36m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

58. 04:35, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

59. 05:10, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 19h 16m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

60. 05:15, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

61. 05:45, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 19h 51m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

62. 05:50, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

63. 06:20, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 20h 26m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

64. 06:25, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

65. 06:55, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 21h 1m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

66. 07:00, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

67. 10:50, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 24h 56m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

68. 10:55, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

69. 11:25, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 25h 31m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

70. 11:30, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

71. 12:00, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 26h 6m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

72. 12:05, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

73. 12:35, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 26h 41m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

74. 12:40, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

75. 13:10, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 27h 16m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

76. 13:15, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

77. 13:45, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 27h 51m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

78. 13:50, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

79. 14:20, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 28h 26m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

80. 14:25, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

81. 14:55, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 29h 1m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

82. 15:00, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

83. 15:35, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 29h 41m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

84. 15:40, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

85. 16:10, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 30h 16m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

86. 16:15, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

87. 16:50, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 30h 56m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

88. 16:55, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

89. 17:30, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 31h 36m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

90. 17:35, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

91. 18:05, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 32h 11m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

92. 18:10, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

93. 18:45, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 32h 51m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

94. 18:50, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

95. 19:20, 30 JunUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 33h 26m. Delays of 10 minutes still recorded. Monitoring continues.

96. 19:25, 30 JunUpdate

    Location : The M20 westbound at junction J5 .
    Reason : Congestion.
    Status : Currently Active.
    Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 29 June 2026.
    Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

Wording from National Highways, recorded as it changed.

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