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M20 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the M20, straight from National Highways.

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Is the M20 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:59 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M20 closed tonight?

Yes. The M20 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): westbound Jct 12 to Jct 11 carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures.

Tonight's M20 closures ›

Is the M20 closed this weekend?

Yes. The M20 has 4 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): westbound Jct 12 to Jct 11 carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; eastbound Jct 11A exit slip (Euro Tunnel) carriageway closure, Sat 20:00 to 05:00; and eastbound Jct 11A exit slip (Euro Tunnel) carriageway closure, Sun 20:00 to 05:00 and 1 more. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures.

This weekend's M20 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the M20 right now?

No. Nothing is running on the M20 at 13:59.

Works running now ›

From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.

M20 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

Yes. The M20 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): westbound Jct 12 to Jct 11 carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures.

  • Full closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 12 to Jct 11 carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M20 westbound Jct 12 to Jct 10a Carriageway closure for surface works
  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 4 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M20 westbound Jct 4, Slip road and lane closure for electrical works.
  • Slip road closureWestbound22:00 to 05:30
    Jct 1 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M20 Westbound Jct 2 to Jct 1 Lane and slip road closure for technology asset works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authorities Network

M20 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The M20 has 4 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): westbound Jct 12 to Jct 11 carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; eastbound Jct 11A exit slip (Euro Tunnel) carriageway closure, Sat 20:00 to 05:00; and eastbound Jct 11A exit slip (Euro Tunnel) carriageway closure, Sun 20:00 to 05:00 and 1 more. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures.

  • Full closureWestboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 12 to Jct 11 carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M20 westbound Jct 12 to Jct 10a Carriageway closure for surface works
  • Full closureEastboundSat 7 Nov, 20:00 to 05:00
    Jct 11A exit slip (Euro Tunnel) carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M20 eastbound Jct 11A exit slip (Euro Tunnel) carriageway closure for Walker Construction
  • Full closureEastboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 05:00
    Jct 11A exit slip (Euro Tunnel) carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M20 eastbound Jct 11A exit slip (Euro Tunnel) carriageway closure for Walker Construction
  • Full closureWestboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 12 to Jct 11 carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M20 westbound Jct 12 to Jct 10a Carriageway closure for surface works
  • Slip road closureWestboundFri 6 Nov, 23:00 to 06:00
    Jct 1 to M25 Anti-clockwise Jct 3 link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M20 Westbound Jct 2 to Jct 1 Lane and link road closure for surveys
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways Network
  • Slip road closureEastboundSat 7 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 5 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M20 both directions Jct 6 to Jct 5 slip road and lane closure for electrical works

M20 roadworks running now

Severe Eastbound Starting soon
The M20 eastbound between junctions J1 and J3
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:30 on 5 November 2026

M20 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

Wednesday 4 Nov night · 2 closures

  • Full closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 12 to Jct 11 carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M20 westbound Jct 12 to Jct 10a Carriageway closure for surface works
  • Slip road closureWestbound22:00 to 05:30
    Jct 1 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M20 Westbound Jct 2 to Jct 1 Lane and slip road closure for technology asset works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authorities Network

Thursday 5 Nov night · 3 closures

  • Full closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 12 to Jct 11 carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M20 westbound Jct 12 to Jct 10a Carriageway closure for surface works
  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 9 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M20 westbound Jct 10 to Jct 8 slip road and lane closure for horticulture work.
  • Slip road closureWestbound22:00 to 05:30
    Jct 1 to M25 Anti-clockwise Jct 3 link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M20 Westbound Jct 2 to Jct 1 Lane and link road closure for surveys
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways Network

❓ M20 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the M20 right now?

No roadworks are currently running on the M20 according to National Highways.

Is the M20 closed tonight?

Yes. The M20 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): westbound Jct 12 to Jct 11 carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures.

Is the M20 closed this weekend?

Yes. The M20 has 4 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): westbound Jct 12 to Jct 11 carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; eastbound Jct 11A exit slip (Euro Tunnel) carriageway closure, Sat 20:00 to 05:00; and eastbound Jct 11A exit slip (Euro Tunnel) carriageway closure, Sun 20:00 to 05:00 and 1 more. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures.

When are M20 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the M20 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (06:30–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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