A South Ashford road has been closed while workers carry out urgent repairs.

Kent County Council (KCC) has shut Beaver Road between the junctions of South Stour Avenue and Lower Denmark Road.

Engineers are carrying out urgent repair work to the bus gate and the road is expected to remain closed for the rest of the day (Thursday).

A KCC spokesman said: "There is no alternative route. Every effort will be made to maintain access for residents whenever it is safe to do so."