What is Junction 3 on M2?

TQ7462 : M2, Junction 3 (Blue Bell Wood) The M2 is 25.7 miles long and acts as a bypass of the section of the A2 road which runs through the Medway Towns, Sittingbourne and Faversham. It is the only motorway in England that does not intersect with any other motorway at a junction.



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Work began on the M2 in the mid-1960s to support the congestion which overpowered the A2 through the Medway Towns. There are only seven junctions on the M2. Making up just 25 miles of the 62-mile bypass, the M2 is still regarded as an important network for the population in this corner of the UK.

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To travel from Faversham / M2 coastbound to Sittingbourne, please use the M2 London-bound to junction 4 (Gillingham), where you can join the M2 coastbound and return to junction 5 to join the A249.

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At 231 miles (370km), the M6 is the UK's longest motorway. It runs from Catthorpe (junction 19 on the M1) to the Scottish Border. The M62 is the highest motorway in the UK. It reaches 1,220ft (372m) near the Pennine Way footbridge.

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Somewhere to the east of Glasgow lies the A8(M) - but look carefully, because it's not easy to find. The A8(M) is the UK's shortest motorway, running for just over 280 metres (308 yards). It forms a link between two roundabouts at Baillieston Interchange, better known as the junction between the M8 and M73.

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Junction 3: Swanley, M20. Junction 4: Orpington, Bromley. Junction 5: Sevenoaks, M26.

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The motorway was bought by Transurban in 2007. It is 75.1% Transurban owned and is under concession until 2048.

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National Highways teams will first be working on the new dedicated link road between the A249 south-bound (towards Maidstone) and the M2 London-bound. As such, the M2 London-bound entry slip road at Junction 5 for Maidstone, Sittingbourne and Sheppey will be fully closed from 8pm tomorrow.

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The M2 Junction 5/A249 Stockbury Roundabout is the main access point for people travelling northeast to Sittingbourne, the Isle of Sheppey and the Port of Sheerness and southwest to Maidstone and surrounding villages.

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Located on the M20 at junction 8 and serving both sides of the motorway.

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