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M20 Westbound Traffic

M20 Motorway · Westbound (London-bound) carriageway — live updates every 5 minutes, 24/7
M20 WESTBOUND TRAFFIC NOW
M20 WESTBOUND J12–J11CLOSED 20:00–06:00PLANNED CLOSURE TONIGHT
Planned tonight, 1 of 1
Clear ⏱ Updated 14:18

M20 westbound traffic at 14:18 on Tuesday 3 November: 1 closure tonight.

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No live incidents on the M20 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 M20 westbound closures tonight and the next 3 days 5

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Full closure
    Westbound M20 westbound Jct 12 to Jct 11 carriageway closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Westbound M20 westbound Jct 4 exit slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Westbound M20 Westbound Jct 1 exit slip road closure
    Tonight · 22:00–05:30
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authorities Network
  • Partial closure
    Westbound M20 westbound Jct 9 entry slip road closure
    Thu 5 Nov · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Westbound M20 Westbound Jct 1 to M25 Anti-clockwise Jct 3 link road closure
    Thu 5 Nov · 22:00–05:30
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways Network
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Is the M20 westbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:18 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M20 westbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the M20 westbound at 14:18.

Is there an incident on the M20 westbound right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the M20 westbound at 14:18.

Is the M20 westbound closed tonight?

Yes. The M20 westbound 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: M20 closures and diversions ›

Is the M20 westbound closed this weekend?

Yes. The M20 westbound has 2 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; and westbound Jct 12 to Jct 11 carriageway closure, Sun 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure.

This weekend: M20 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the M20 westbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the M20 westbound since midnight.

M20 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 M20 westbound traffic

This page tracks live M20 traffic westbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the westbound 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 M20 eastbound traffic. The full M20 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest M20 videos and tonight's M20 roadworks.

❓ M20 Westbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the M20 westbound closed today?

No — as of 14:18 National Highways list no full closure on the M20 westbound. Live updates every 5 minutes.

Are there any accidents on the M20 westbound today?

None reported at 14:18 — the live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Is there an incident on the M20 westbound right now?

No incidents reported at 14:18 — no police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns or collisions on the M20 westbound. The live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Why is the M20 slow westbound today?

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

Are there roadworks on the M20 westbound tonight?

Yes — 1 overnight closure is scheduled on the M20 westbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the M20 roadworks page.

Where can I check live M20 traffic westbound?

Right here — this page is live M20 traffic for the westbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full M20 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the M20 does this page cover?

The whole westbound carriageway, end to end — the M20 runs between London (M25 J3) and Folkestone (Channel Tunnel). The eastbound side has its own page.

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