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M2 Eastbound Traffic

M2 Motorway · Eastbound carriageway — live updates every 5 minutes, 24/7
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Clear ⏱ Updated 15:17

M2 eastbound traffic at 15:17 on Tuesday 3 November: no major incidents reported — live National Highways updates every 5 minutes, 24/7.

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No live incidents on the M2 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7.

Is the M2 eastbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:17 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M2 eastbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the M2 eastbound at 15:17.

Is there an incident on the M2 eastbound right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the M2 eastbound at 15:17.

Is the M2 eastbound closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the M2 eastbound tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight: M2 closures and diversions ›

Is the M2 eastbound closed this weekend?

Yes. The M2 eastbound has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): eastbound Jct 5 to Jct 6 carriageway closure, Sat 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Jct 5 to Jct 6 carriageway closure, Sun 20:00 to 06:00.

This weekend: M2 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the M2 eastbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the M2 eastbound since midnight.

M2 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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ℹ️ About M2 eastbound traffic

This page tracks live M2 traffic eastbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the eastbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.

Heading the other way? See M2 westbound traffic. The full M2 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest M2 videos and tonight's M2 roadworks.

❓ M2 Eastbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the M2 eastbound closed today?

No — as of 15:17 National Highways list no full closure on the M2 eastbound. Live updates every 5 minutes.

Are there any accidents on the M2 eastbound today?

None reported at 15:17 — the live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Is there an incident on the M2 eastbound right now?

No incidents reported at 15:17 — no police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns or collisions on the M2 eastbound. The live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Why is the M2 slow eastbound today?

Nothing is listed right now — when the board above is clear, slow eastbound traffic is usually rush-hour volume (07:00–09:00 and 16:30–18:30 on weekdays).

Are there roadworks on the M2 eastbound tonight?

None scheduled as of 15:17. Overnight closures usually run from around 21:00–22:00 to 06:00 — this page lists them the moment National Highways publish them.

Where can I check live M2 traffic eastbound?

Right here — this page is live M2 traffic for the eastbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full M2 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the M2 does this page cover?

The whole eastbound carriageway, end to end — the M2 runs between Faversham (A2) and Rochester. The westbound side has its own page.

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