Operation Brock “too expensive” say locals

Critics of the M20 Operation Brock contraflow say it is too expensive, with the cost of deploying the traffic-holding scheme ranging from £100,000 to £250,000. Operation Brock is the queuing system for trucks queueing to cross the English Channel that has divided opinion since its inception. Those behind the scheme say it saves surrounding roads […]

Over 800,000 tailgaters caught in camera trials

In excess of 800,000 motorists have been caught in trials of high-tech traffic cameras that detect tailgating. The state-of-the-art cameras were installed along four major motorways as part of a test scheme. National Highways ran the tests between 2017 and 2021 and showed 844,060 offences recorded by the temporary cameras during pilot schemes, says The Sun. […]

Kent: Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed in preparation for Easter holidays

The Operation Brock contraflow system is set to be deployed on a 13-mile section of the M20 between junctions 8 Maidstone and 9 Ashford, ahead of the Easter period, due to expected high passenger numbers at the Kent ports. The system comes into operation on Thursday 3 April. Sean Martell, National Highways, Head of Service […]

Operation Brock: Contraflow lifting date revealed, but with M20 closure

An exact date for the removal of Operation Brock from the M20 has now been confirmed. And it will require an overnight closure of the busy motorway. It has been confirmed Operation Brock will be removed overnight between Sunday 1 September and Monday 2 September. Drivers have contended with the controversial contraflow system since the start of […]

M20: Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed on 10 July

A contraflow system is being deployed on a 13-mile section of the M20 between junctions 8 (for Maidstone) and 9 (at Ashford) ahead of the summer holidays, due to expected high passenger numbers.  Operation Brock is part of a series of measures to improve Kent’s resilience and ensure the smooth flow of traffic through the […]

M20: Operation Brock contraflow deactivated

The Operation Brock contraflow system on the M20 in Kent was deactivated on Monday night, National Highways and Kent Resilience Forum partners have confirmed. The contraflow has been in place on a 13-mile section of the M20 between junctions 8 (for Maidstone) and 9 (at Ashford) over the bank holiday period as a contingency measure […]

Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed ahead of bank holiday weekend

Drivers are advised that the M20 will be closed between Maidstone and Ashford overnight on Wednesday (22 May) to allow the Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed.   The contraflow system is being deployed on a 13-mile section of the M20 between junctions 8 (for Maidstone) and 9 (at Ashford) ahead of the bank holiday, […]

M20 Operation Brock contraflow to be deactivated

National Highways has announced that the M20 contraflow, implemented on the M20 between junctions 8 (for Maidstone) and 9 (at Ashford) over Easter as a contingency measure due to expected high passenger numbers, has been deactivated. To safely remove the contraflow, M20 will be closed London bound from junction 9 to 8 and coastbound from […]

M20 Operation Brock contraflow in Kent to be deactivated

The Operation Brock contraflow system on the M20 in Kent will be deactivated this weekend, having been in place on a 13-mile section of the M20 between junctions 8 (for Maidstone) and 9 (at Ashford) over the summer period. National Highways and Kent Resilience Forum partners introduced it as a contingency measure last month due […]

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