Major motorway CLOSED with mile-long queues ‘after drivers stopped to rescue dog in the road’
A MAJOR motorway has been closed down in both directions with at least a mile of congestion after several drivers allegedly stopped to rescue a dog.
Unconfirmed eyewitness reports from the busy carriageway claim to have seen drivers from a truck, van and car all stopping to help the animal.
The M20 eastbound between Junction eight and Junction nine was closed with diversion routes in operation.
National Highways said it was because of a “@kent_police led incident”.
They added: “There is approx. 1 mile of congestion on approach.”
Another update said traffic is also being held on the westbound carriageway.
Reports on Kent Online claimed a big dog ran onto the busy road shortly before 7pm.
One driver said motorists from a truck, van and car worked together to help the animal.
They told the outlet: “It was sat in the lane and they had blocked off another lane around it causing traffic to go down to one lane.
“A man was directing cars past while a woman stood with the dog.”
National Highways has told The Sun that the M20 westbound has been re-opened.
They added that drivers can expect about one mile of congestion when approaching the closure.
Diversion Route
Road users travelling eastbound are advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs:
- Exit the M20 at J8 and take the third exit at the roundabout and at the next roundabout take the first exit on to the A20
- Remain on the A20 until the junction with Fougeres Way where it will will turn northwards towards J9 of the M20 and rejoin the M20 eastbound at J9.
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