M20 motorway in Kent open again after being closed by police

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The M20 in Kent Credit: Google Maps

A major motorway has now reopened following a collision.

National Highways said the M20 had been shut eastbound in Kent because of the incident.

The closure was in place between Junction 4 at West Malling and Junction 5 for Aylesford due to a collision.

The road is a key route for people heading towards the Port of Dover.

Kent Police were in attendance and the following diversion route was issued to drivers:

  • Exit the M20 at J4 onto the northbound A228

  • At the M2 J2 take the M2 eastbound (coastbound)

  • Exit at J5

  • Take the A249 southbound

  • Re-join the M20 at J7 

Drivers were warned of hold-ups on approach to the closure and diversion routes.