Motorists can expect delays during overnight safety works on the M20.

The Highways Agency started work on the motorway between Ashford and Maidstone on Monday.

Workmen will be renewing road markings and studds between junctions 8 and 9 during the night until July 6.

Kevin Bown, Highways Agency asset manager, said: “Safety is our top priority and the new road markings and studs being replaced over a distance of approximately six miles on each carriageway will give road users better visibility, therefore improving safety.

“The work will be carried our overnight between 8pm and 6am, when traffic flows are lowest, to minimise disruption to road users.”