Parts of the M20 are to close next week as work continues to make it a "smart" motorway.

Between junction 4 for Leybourne and junction 1 for the A20 to London, there will be five full overnight closures on the London-bound carriageway, starting this Monday.

A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A20.

On Friday, starting at 8pm, there will additionally be a full weekend closure of the Junction 3 exit slip road until 6am on Monday, July 8.

Sunday will also see the London-bound motorway between Junction 2 for Wrotham and Sevenoaks and Junction 4 closed overnight.
At the moment there are narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit of 50mph in place.

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