Part of a motorway is shut due to animals in the road. The M20 is closed eastbound between Junction 3, near the M26, and Junction 1, near Swanley. National Highways says this is “due to animals on the network”. It is advising drivers to leave extra time for their journeys. Traffic is expected to clear by 4pm. Avoid getting stuck on Kent’s roads by keeping up-to-date on all of the latest traffic and travel news here or by following our live blog. Traffic is being diverted via locally via the M25, A2, M2 then cars can rejoin the M20 at Junction 4.