A249 road
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The A249 is a road in Kent, England, running from Maidstone to Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey. It mainly functions as a link between the M2 and M20 motorways, and for goods vehicle traffic to the port at Sheerness.
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Route information | |
Length | 18.6 mi (29.9 km) |
Major junctions | |
South end | Maidstone 51.2704°N 0.5255°E / 51.2704; 0.5255 (A249 road (southwestern end)) |
Major intersections | M2 M20 A2 A20 A229 A250 |
North end | Sheerness 51.4422°N 0.7572°E / 51.4422; 0.7572 (A249 road (northeastern end)) |
Location | |
Country | United Kingdom |
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In 2006, an upgraded dual carriageway section opened between Iwade and Queenborough, including a new fixed crossing over the Swale. The existing lifting Kingsferry Bridge was retained as an alternative route. On 5 September 2013, more than 100 vehicles were involved in an accident on the crossing.[1]