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What happened

The A20 in Kent is closed westbound between the A2 (Eastern Docks Roundabout) and A256 (Port of Dover) , due to overrunning roadworks.

RoadA20
SeveritySevere
StatusCleared
DirectionWestbound
Started06:28, 5 Jul 2026
Cleared07:30, 5 Jul 2026

Incident timeline

  1. First report

    The A20 in Kent is closed westbound between the A2 (Eastern Docks Roundabout) and A256 (Port of Dover) , due to overrunning roadworks.

  2. Update

    The A20 in Kent is closed westbound between the A2 (Eastern Docks Roundabout) and A256 (Port of Dover) , due to overrunning roadworks.

  3. Update

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 42 minutes. Monitoring continues.

  4. Update

    The A20 in Kent is closed westbound between the A2 (Eastern Docks Roundabout) and A256 (Port of Dover) , due to overrunning roadworks.

  5. Update

    ✅ Incident cleared — A20 reopened at 07:30 on 5 Jul 2026. Total disruption: 1h 2m. All lanes open, traffic returning to normal.

  6. Final update

    The A20 in Kent is closed westbound between the A2 (Eastern Docks Roundabout) and A256 (Port of Dover) , due to overrunning roadworks.

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A20 — A20 | Kent | Carriageway Closure | Expect Delays Full details: https://uktrafficupdates.uk/traffic/incidents/26200475-a20-kent-carriageway-closure-expect-delays/

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