The Department for Transport reported significant traffic delays in 2024 on the A20, particularly in Lewisham, where average delays reached 154.7 seconds per mile. This figure is notably higher than typical delays on similar roads. Greenwich also experienced delays at 99.2 seconds per mile, while other areas like Medway, Bexley, and Bromley reported comparatively lower delays. Over the past five years, congestion trends have been mixed, with Lewisham showing worsening delays. Meanwhile, Bexley and Bromley maintained lower figures, possibly due to effective traffic management.
In 2024, the worst delays on the A20 were recorded in Lewisham, where vehicles lost an average of 154.7 seconds per mile, making it the most gridlocked section.
Greenwich also saw significant delays with vehicles stuck for 99.2 seconds per mile, indicating traffic levels higher than the average but less severe than Lewisham.
Bexley and Bromley reported lower figures, with delays of 27.0 and 25.1 seconds per mile, reflecting better traffic management and suggesting positive trends in these areas.
Delays along the A20 have fluctuated but worsened in key areas, especially in Lewisham and Greenwich, indicating a concerning trend of increasing congestion over recent years.
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