Roadworks to create a new junction for a 750-home housing estate are due to begin this weekend.

It is the first stage of construction for building firm Taylor Wimpey's Stone Pit II development in Stone, near Dartford.

The site, off Watling Street, has been granted outline planning permission by Dartford council with the house builder revealing plans for more detailed applications earlier this year.

The work will see new junctions created from Watling Street and London Road.

The development will also include a spine road linking Watling Street with London Road.

Main works for the junction are expected to start on Monday, February 20.

Work will be carried out on weekdays and weekends and it is anticipated that it will take 12 weeks to complete.

Limited works will start this Saturday (February 4) and will last for two weekends.

There will be two-way traffic lights in London Road for the duration of the works.

All works have been agreed with Kent County Council and residents should receive written notification prior to the start of works from the contractor carrying them out.

The junctions from Watling Street and London Road into the new site will be controlled by traffic lights and it is proposed the road be marked with two lanes at Watling Street to manage the traffic.

A footpath will be created in Watling Street to provide better links to the bus stop in the area.

The development will also provide better connection through Stone with more footpaths connecting via the southern end of the allotments through the new development and into Stone Recreation Ground.

This aims to help residents have easier access to schools and green space.

Developers say 30% of the site will be open space making it "a mid-density scheme" based on hectares per property.

The site has been designed so the northern area nearer London Road is more urban and said to be becoming increasingly suburban towards the southern end.

A Taylor Wimpey spokesman said: "In line with the approved planning permissions for the Stone Pit II development, we will be delivering a new access and junction to the site from London Road.

"We have worked closely with the local highway authority to ensure that any disruption is kept to a minimum and would like to thank the local community in advance for their patience while the work is carried out."