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M2 closed in both directions after serious crash near motorway services

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Mike Taylor

A section of the M2 is currently closed in both directions after a serious crash.

Emergency services responded to reports of a crash after 9pm on Tuesday on the southbound carriageway near Medway Services between junction four for Gillingham and junction five for Sittingbourne.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said the coastbound carriageway remains closed between junction three for Maidstone and junction five while the London-bound route is also closed between junctions five and four.

A force spokesperson said on Wednesday morning: “The M2 remains closed in both directions between J3 and 5 (coastbound) and J5 and 4 (London-bound) following a serious collision on the coastbound carriageway close to the Medway Services.

“The incident happened at around 9.10pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026. The motorway is expected to remain closed for a significant period of time and road users are advised to expect delays and find alternative routes if possible.

“Thank you for your patience and understanding.”

A spokesperson for Kent Police said the coastbound carriageway remains closed between junction three for Maidstone and junction five while the London-bound route is also closed between junctions five and four.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said the coastbound carriageway remains closed between junction three for Maidstone and junction five while the London-bound route is also closed between junctions five and four.

National Highways confirmed that investigation works were ongoing, with closures expected to remain in place throughout the morning. Motorists are advised to expect disruption and to allow extra journey time.

What are the diversion routes?

Road users travelling westbound are advised to follow the Solid Square diversion symbol on road signs

  • Exit the M2 at J5 and join the southbound A249.
  • Remain on the A249 to J7 of the M20.
  • Join the M20 westbound.
  • Exit the M20 at J4 and join the A228 northbound.
  • Follow the A228 northbound to J2 of the M2.

Road users travelling eastbound are advised to follow the Solid Circle diversion symbol on road signs

  • Exit the M2 at J3 and join the A229 southbound towards Maidstone.
  • Continue on the A229 for approximately 2 miles and exit at the junction with the Cobtree Roundabout and then join the M20 eastbound.
  • Exit the next M20 at the next junction (J7) and take the A249 northbound
  • Remain on the A249 north for approximately 5 miles to reach J5 of the M2.
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