Snow Affecting Shepway's Roads

A snowfall this evening (Wednesday 5) is affecting travel in Shepway.

The M20 and A20 were quiet with minimal traffic flowing freely presumably due to problems in areas to the north and west of Shepway due to earlier snowfall. Radio bulletins have carried news of jacknifed lorries and motorway closures near Ashford.

From Under the Stone saw gritters out covering main routes. Drivers in the town have been keeping to around 15mph and were struggling to get up Canterbury Road and Crete Road East. No accidents were seen but conditions were extremely difficult for drivers.

Kent police are advising motorists to travel only if absolutely necessary (http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/weather_warning.html#info).

Southeastern trains have announced their revised timetable, which greatly reduces the number of trains, will remain in place tomorrow (Thursday 6). For further information go to http://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/.

It hasn't all been bad news. A small group was seen sledging and snowboarding down the side of Castle Hill.