Drivers and rail passengers are facing delays due to adverse weather which is causing obstructions and flooding across the county.
Weather warnings have been in place across Kent over the weekend, with snow, ice and heavy rain all making their mark in the area.
Heavy rain is expected throughout the county until 9am. Picture: Stock image
Such warnings are in place until about 9am today with the Met Office warning up to 40mm of rain could come down in parts of the county.
The impact of the weather has caused chaos on Kent’s travel network with many roads being left flooded or blocked by fallen trees.
Southeastern trains towards London are unable to stop at Newington and are delayed through the area after a train hit an obstruction on the line.
A tree on the line at Sturry, near Canterbury, has stopped trains running from Ramsgate to London via Canterbury West, though an alternative route via Dover Priory is available.
A Southeastern train. Stock picture
Meanwhile, on the roads, the A253 at Sarre, near Thanet, is partially blocked due to a fallen tree between A28 Island Road and Sarre Court.
The B2024 Croydon Road is closed heading into Westerham because of flooding from Farley Lane to The Paddock, though traffic is able to pass the other way.
Clinton Lane in Bough Beech near Tonbridge is closed in both directions due to flooding between Ide Hill Road and How Green Lane.
Alkham Road in Ewell Minnis near Dover is partially blocked both ways thanks to a fallen tree between Wolverton Hill and Kearsney, which is causing delays.
Further afield, one lane is closed on the M25 clockwise with slow traffic and a speed restriction of 40 mph due to flooding near J8 A217 Brighton Road (Reigate). Congestion is said to be back to J6 Godstone, past the M23.
The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for rain to the whole of Kent
The Met Office is advising people to check road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables.
A spokesperson said: “People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.
“Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.
“Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.”
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