A21 closure diversions in full as Kent Police shut road

Annette Belcher

16 November 2024 at 3:09 pm·1-min read

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Drivers have been warned a busy A road in Kent will be shut 'for several hours' due to a 'police incident.' Part of the A21 has been closed tonight (Saturday, November 16) by police while emergency services are at the scene.

The road was originally blocked both ways but the northbound reopened earlier this evening. Motorists have been warned of long delays on approach to the scene and have been told to allow extra time for their journeys. Diversions have now been put in place.

National Highways said: "The A21 in Kent is closed southbound between the A228 (Pembury) and B2160 (Kipping's Cross) for a Police Led Incident. Emergency services including Kent Police are in attendance. Police investigations will be taking place and the road is likely to remain closed for several hours.

A21 road diversions

Road users travelling southbound are advised to follow the hollow circle symbol on road signs:

Leave the A21 at the A264 Pembury Road intersection and at the junction turn left onto the A228 towards Five oak Green.
Follow the A228 to the roundabout with the B2017 Badsell Road and take the 3rd exit onto the B2017.
Continue on the B2017 to the junction with the B2160 at Paddock Wood and turn right onto the B2160.
Follow the B2160 back to the A21 southbound at Kipping's Cross and at the roundabout take the 1st exit to rejoin the A21 south

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