National Highways are in the middle of improvements to the Stockbury interchange (Junction 5 of the M2 where it joins the A249), and are about to commence with a series of weekend closures that will last until December 2022.
This is in addition to the slip road closures on the eastbound side (from London, toward Dover) which are in place from September until January 2023. (Use the Gillingham exit Jn 4, and A2 via Rainham and Bobbing)
The A249
southbound (towards Maidstone) between Bobbing and the Stockbury roundabout will be closed:
For drivers heading south (towards Maidstone) from the Bobbing roundabout, there will be a diversion in place via Sheppey Way, Chestnut Street and Maidstone Road. This will bring you the Stockbury roundabout, where you can continue your journey.
The A249 northbound (towards Sheppey) between the Stockbury roundabout and Bobbing will be closed:
For drivers wishing to head north (towards Sheppey) from the Stockbury roundabout, there will be a diversion in place via Maidstone Road, Chestnut Street, and Sheppey Way. This will bring you back to the A249 northbound, where you can continue with your journey.
More details: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/south-east/m2-junction-5-improvements/
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