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M20 Severe Cleared

M20 eastbound between J5 and J6 | Eastbound | Accident

8 Apr 2026, 20:17 Eastbound 122 views

Incident Details

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

M20
Severe
Cleared
20:17, 8 Apr 2026

📜 Incident timeline

· First report

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 22h 12m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 22h 47m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 23h 22m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 23h 57m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 24h 32m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 25h 7m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 25h 42m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 26h 17m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 26h 52m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 27h 27m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 28h 2m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 28h 37m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 29h 17m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 29h 52m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 30h 27m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 31h 2m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 31h 37m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 32h 12m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 32h 47m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 33h 22m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 34h 2m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 34h 37m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 35h 12m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 35h 47m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 36h 27m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J5 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 8 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

Wording as published by National Highways, recorded as it changed.

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