Due to an incident that closed a crucial section of the A21 near Tunbridge Wells, drivers had to deal with high gridlock. Near Pembury, on the southbound lane between the A228 and A26 intersections, there was a reported collision.
Throughout the afternoon, both lanes of the southbound carriageway were restricted, which resulted in heavy traffic building up on approach. At the time, National Highways reported delays in the vicinity of at least ten minutes.
A car was involved in the collision, according to Inrix, a traffic and travel monitoring firm. Whether or not any other vehicles were involved, as well as any injuries, are yet unknown.
Emergency services have been contacted by KentLive for more information. Around 3.45 p.m., the incident was resolved, the road was reopened, and shortly after that, regular traffic patterns were restored.
According to the most recent Inrix update, “road cleared and traffic easing, A21 Southbound accident cleared at Longfield Road (North Farm Roundabout).” According to traffic maps, the congestion is starting to lessen and the delays are starting to go.
The A21 southbound is still closed close to Tunbridge Wells, according to Inrix. After a reported car collision, both lanes between the A26 and A228 have been closed.
According to National Highways, the route should reopen between 4:45 and 5 p.m. For more details, KentLive has contacted emergency services.
As of right now, according to National Highways, the A21 southbound lane restriction will expire at 3 p.m. But as things move forward, this could alter.
Between the intersections with the A26 and the A228 at Tunbridge Wells, both lanes of the southbound carriageway are blocked. There have been reports of congestion approaching.
According to the most recent Inrix update, “A21 SoThere has been a collision reported on the southbound A21 close to Tunbridge Wells. Near Pembury, the carriageway’s two lanes are closed between the intersections with the A26 and the A228.
On approach, delays of about ten minutes have been documented. Although the number of injuries is unknown, KentLive has contacted emergency services for a statement.
uthbound blocked, traffic is queuing at Longfield Road (North Farm Roundabout) due to an accident involving a car.
