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A21
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A21 Traffic News

A21 Trunk Road · Sevenoaks (M25 J5) → Hastings
Road Closed ⏱ Updated 22:38

A21 traffic at 22:38 on Monday 19 October: road closed both directions until 05:00 Tue 20 Oct.

A21 traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 22:38
↑ A21 northbound traffic⛔ Closed until 05:00 Tue 20 Oct ↓ A21 southbound traffic⛔ Closed until 05:00 Tue 20 Oct
🚨 0 incidents 🚧 1 roadworks · 7 soon
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65 miles long
Regions: South East
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🚨 Live A21 Incidents & Roadworks

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🛑 ROAD CLOSED
A21 both directions Johns Cross to Baldslow carriageway closure
Both directions · Closed until 05:00 Tue 20 Oct 9 hours
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No live incidents on the A21 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A21 closures tonight and the next 3 days 7

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Partial closure
    Northbound A21 northbound Pembury exit slip road closure
    Tomorrow night · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound A21 northbound Pembury entry slip road closure
    Tomorrow night · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound A21 northbound Longfield road exit slip road closure
    Wed 21 Oct · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound A21 northbound Longfield road entry slip road closure
    Wed 21 Oct · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound A21 northbound Carpenters Cottage exit and entry slip road closed
    Wed 21 Oct · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound A21 northbound Vauxhall Lane exit slip road closure
    Thu 22 Oct · 20:00–06:00
Show all 7 closures
  • Partial closure
    Northbound A21 northbound Vauxhall Lane entry slip road closure
    Thu 22 Oct · 20:00–06:00
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Is the A21 closed? Quick answers

Checked 22:38 on Monday 19 October 2026.

Is the A21 closed right now?

Yes. The A21 is closed now for planned work: both directions Johns Cross to Baldslow carriageway closure, until 05:00 Tue 20 Oct.

Is the A21 closed tonight?

Yes. The A21 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Mon 19 Oct, 18:00 to 06:00): both directions Johns Cross to Baldslow carriageway closure, 20:00 to 05:00.

Tonight: A21 closures and diversions ›

Is the A21 closed this weekend?

Not published yet. National Highways have not published closures for this weekend (Fri 23 Oct 18:00 to Mon 26 Oct 06:00) yet. They add each week's closures a few days ahead, so check again nearer the time.

This weekend: A21 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A21 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A21 since midnight.

A21 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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🗺️ A21 Traffic Map — Where It's Happening

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⚠️ Most Dangerous A21 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A21 has 1,372 recorded collisions at 11 collision hotspots, involving 1,777 casualties (23 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr Hastings
168 collisions · 229 casualties · 6 fatal · 49 serious
Severe Blackspot
#2
nr Robertsbridge
90 collisions · 143 casualties · 5 fatal · 26 serious
Severe Blackspot
#3
nr Tonbridge
44 collisions · 57 casualties · 3 fatal · 8 serious
Severe Blackspot
#4
nr Hurst Green
30 collisions · 49 casualties · 3 fatal · 8 serious
Severe Blackspot
#5
nr Sevenoaks
67 collisions · 86 casualties · 2 fatal · 18 serious
Severe Blackspot
#6
nr Pembury
75 collisions · 114 casualties · 2 fatal · 13 serious
Severe Blackspot
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❓ A21 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A21 closed today?

Yes — the A21 is closed right now: A21 both directions Johns Cross to Baldslow carriageway closure, until 05:00 Tue 20 Oct.

Is there traffic on the A21 today?

The A21 is closed right now: A21 both directions Johns Cross to Baldslow carriageway closure, until 05:00 Tue 20 Oct. Check the live feed above for every closure on the route.

What is the worst time to use the A21?

The A21 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A21 right now?

There is currently 1 active roadwork scheme on the A21. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.

What roads connect to the A21?

The A21 connects to: M25, A26, A28.

Is there an accident on the A21 northbound or southbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the A21 northbound and the A21 southbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.

📊 A21 Status Summary

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22:38
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ℹ️ A21 Road Details

Length
65 miles
From
Sevenoaks (M25 J5)
To
Hastings
Type
A-road
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
17:00–19:00

📍 Key A21 Locations

Sevenoaks Tonbridge Hurst Green Hastings

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DfT STATS19 police collision records

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