Overview
- The A20 westbound between the A256 at Dover and the B2011 at Capel‑le‑Ferne is closed this morning for a Kent Police‑led recovery after an HGV left the carriageway, with a signed diversion via York Street and the B2011.
- On the A1(M) in Hertfordshire, the southbound stretch between J3 and J1 reopened with lane one still shut for barrier repairs after a serious collision; police said a full investigation was not required.
- Following Saturday’s multi‑vehicle crash and car fire on the M4 in Wiltshire, lane three eastbound remains closed for repairs, with police reporting no injuries or arrests and National Highways warning of residual delays.
- The M25 in Essex reopened after a serious collision between J27 and J28, with National Highways reporting residual queues of up to around 30 minutes after vehicle recovery.
- Separately, National Highways and Network Rail have confirmed two full weekend closures of the M6 in Cumbria in early January for the Clifton Bridge replacement, with official diversion routes and advice to delay non‑essential travel.