The A249 southbound is closed near Sittingbourne following a multi-vehicle collision, with significant delays affecting the area.
Kent Police are currently responding to a multi-vehicle collision on the A249 southbound near Sittingbourne. The road remains closed whilst emergency services attend to the incident and undertake collision investigation procedures.
Drivers are being diverted away from the affected section via the exit and entry slip roads at Bobbing, with traffic redirected along the B2006. This diversion route is in operation to keep traffic moving through the area during the emergency response.
Motorists heading through the region should expect substantial delays of approximately 30 minutes, with congestion extending for roughly 3 miles on the approach to the closure. Commuters are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and consider alternative routes if possible whilst the incident is being cleared.
Key Information
- A249 southbound closed following multi-vehicle collision near Sittingbourne
- Expected delays of 30 minutes with 3 miles of congestion on approach
- Diversions in place via Bobbing slip roads and B2006
- Kent Police attending to incident
