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UPDATE: A249 Southbound Detling delays now completely cleared

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Traffic congestion on the A249 Southbound between Jade’s Crossing and Junction 7 of the M20 has now fully resolved.

Earlier delays affecting the A249 Southbound in the Detling area have now been completely cleared. The congestion, which developed between Jade’s Crossing and the M20 Junction 7, has now dispersed and traffic is flowing normally through the affected section.

Residents and commuters who were experiencing delays on this route should now find journey times have returned to normal. The A249 Southbound is now passable without significant hold-ups in this area.

If you were affected by these delays, traffic should no longer impact your journey. Normal travel conditions have been restored.

Key Information

  • A249 Southbound Detling congestion has cleared
  • Affected stretch was between Jade’s Crossing and M20 J7
  • Traffic now flowing normally through the area
  • No further delays reported

Source: @KentHighways

Published: 20 March 2026

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