All traffic has stopped eastbound between J8 Hollingbourne and J10 Maidstone since around 1.20pm today (January 23).
Police have said the eastbound carriageway is expected to remain closed for a “number of hours”.
The #M20 is closed in both directions between J10 #Ashford and J8 #Maidstone for a police led incident
More information and diversion routes here: https://t.co/QsdUqPQD00 pic.twitter.com/z0vBue5WVl
— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) January 23, 2025
Road users looking to travel eastbound have been urged to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs, further details on which can be found below.
A spokesperson for National Highways said: “If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”
The nature of the incident is still unknown.
We have contacted Kent Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service for further information.