After heavy snowfall overnight across the county, Kent Police is advising motorists not to travel today unless their journey is absolutely essential (Sunday 5 February).

The latest update of road closures and delays is here

Snow falling in Dover at 5.00am  Photo: Karol Steele

Current situation on the major roads and ports:

M25 - all lanes open and running including the Dartford Crossing
M20 - passable with care
M2- passable with care
The Sheppey Bridge is now open and passable with care
Boxley Hill in Maidstone has been re-opened.
A249 Detling Hill - this has now re-opened and is passable with care
A229 Bluebell Hill - passable with care
A299 Thanet Way - passable with care but drifting snow is causing driving problems
Boxley Hill in Maidstone has been re-opened
A274 near Langley - a fallen tree is partially blocking the road

Signal problems at the level crossing in Chilham have cause the barriers to stay down so please avoid the area if you can or expect delays

The main roads into and out of Dover - A20 and Jubilee Way - have now re-opened and passable with care
People using the Port of Dover are advised to check with their ferry operator before travelling and allow extra time for their journey to the Port.

Eurotunnel and ferry operators are operating a full service at this time.

Due to the weather conditions in France, the French authorities have imposed some vehicle restrictions until 12pm today. HGVs/freight vehicles over 7.5 tonnes and coaches cannot use the A16 and A216 and are being asked to use an alternative route on A26. There are no restrictions on cars.

Network Rail have advised us that there is a very limited service across the county at the moment. There is no service on the Ramsgate and Canterbury lines and no trains are running between Faversham and Dover. The line between Sittingbourne and Sheerness was also closed. Please check with your rail operator before travelling.

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