M2 Widening
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Scheme Outline
Upgrade of the existing two-lane M2 to three and four lane plus hard shoulder carriageways as far as junction 4. The upgrade is largely 'parallel' - a second carriageway is constructed alongside the existing motorway, with the present two carriageways eventually becoming one single wide carriageway. The scheme also includes massive upgrades to substandard junctions and the construction of a second Medway Bridge.
Timeline
- 1963
- M2's entire length open to traffic. Extension planned to run from London to Dover, though this was never carried out.
- 1993
- M20 is complete from London to Folkestone, making the original premise of the M2 redundant. The M2 is relieved of most channel port traffic but congestion continues.
- 2000
- The Highways Agency begins upgrade work on the M2, in conjunction with upgrades on the A2 and work on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link on the same corridor, to alleviate chronic congestion and the poor design standard of the existing road.
Project Statistics
- Cost
- Unknown
- Finance
- Central Government
- Estimated completion of works
- 2003
- Length of works
- 9 miles (15 including adjacent A2 upgrades)
More Information
- Website
- www.csmjv.com
