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A2 southbound Barham to Coldred carriageway closure
until 06:00
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A2 southbound Barham to Coldred carriageway closure
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🗺️ A2 Traffic Map — Where It's Happening
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📈 A2 Journey Pulse — when incidents actually happen
Measured from 61 incidents recorded on the A2 since February 2026: the riskiest window is 17:00–20:00, when 25% of incidents start. Right now (04:00) you're outside the peak window.
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📈 Busiest 17:00–20:00
😌 Quietest 01:00–04:00
🕒 Typically clears in ~65 min ⏱ Typical delay ~10 min 📅 Weekdays see ~1.8× the weekend rate
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| Hour | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00–01:00 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 01:00–02:00 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 02:00–03:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 03:00–04:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 04:00–05:00 | 4 | 6.6% |
| 05:00–06:00 | 2 | 3.3% |
| 06:00–07:00 | 2 | 3.3% |
| 07:00–08:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 08:00–09:00 | 7 | 11.5% |
| 09:00–10:00 | 2 | 3.3% |
| 10:00–11:00 | 4 | 6.6% |
| 11:00–12:00 | 4 | 6.6% |
| 12:00–13:00 | 2 | 3.3% |
| 13:00–14:00 | 4 | 6.6% |
| 14:00–15:00 | 3 | 4.9% |
| 15:00–16:00 | 3 | 4.9% |
| 16:00–17:00 | 4 | 6.6% |
| 17:00–18:00 ◀ peak | 1 | 1.6% |
| 18:00–19:00 ◀ peak | 8 | 13.1% |
| 19:00–20:00 ◀ peak | 6 | 9.8% |
| 20:00–21:00 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 21:00–22:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 22:00–23:00 | 2 | 3.3% |
| 23:00–00:00 | 0 | 0% |
Measured from 61 incidents recorded by this site since February 2026 (planned roadworks excluded). Recomputed nightly from our incident archive.
⚠️ Most Dangerous A2 Junctions
Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A2 has 2,717 recorded collisions at 13 collision hotspots, involving 3,501 casualties (28 fatal). Take extra care here.
#1
Severe Blackspot
nr Dover
101 collisions · 142 casualties · 5 fatal · 18 serious
#2
Severe Blackspot
nr Gravesend
235 collisions · 328 casualties · 4 fatal · 47 serious
#3
Severe Blackspot
nr London
909 collisions · 1,028 casualties · 3 fatal · 165 serious
#4
Severe Blackspot
nr M25
188 collisions · 270 casualties · 3 fatal · 36 serious
#5
Severe Blackspot
nr M2
172 collisions · 217 casualties · 3 fatal · 36 serious
#6
Severe Blackspot
nr Canterbury
94 collisions · 121 casualties · 3 fatal · 22 serious
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❓ A2 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the A2 closed today?
Yes — the A2 is closed right now: A2 southbound Barham to Coldred carriageway closure, until 06:00.
Q: Is there traffic on the A2 today?
The A2 is closed right now: A2 southbound Barham to Coldred carriageway closure, until 06:00. Check the live feed above for every closure on the route.
Q: What is the worst time to use the A2?
The A2 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.
Q: Are there roadworks on the A2 right now?
There are currently 4 active roadwork schemes on the A2. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.
Q: What roads connect to the A2?
The A2 connects to: M25, M2, A20.
Q: What time of day is the A2 worst for incidents?
Measured from 61 incidents recorded on the A2 since February 2026, the riskiest window is 17:00–20:00, when 25% of incidents start. The quietest is 01:00–04:00. Incidents on the A2 typically clear in about 65 minutes.
📊 A2 Status Summary
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Active incidents
0
Severe/serious
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Roadworks
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ℹ️ A2 Road Details
- Length
- 70 miles
- From
- London (Borough)
- To
- Dover
- Type
- A-road
- AM Rush
- 07:00–09:00
- PM Rush
- 17:00–19:00
📍 Key A2 Locations
London
Dartford
Gravesend
Rochester
Canterbury
Dover
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