Another lane closure is set to be put in place on Maidstone's revamped gyratory, just days after the new system was unveiled.

From 9pm to 6am part of the road will be shut at Bishop's Way, opposite Seeker's, to install lighting.

There will also be no access to the High Street from midnight, for the same reason.

A KCC spokesman said: "Many road users have commented to us on the improved journey time by using the lanes over the old gyratory system and, in the whole, it is working well.

“As with any new road layout, drivers are still getting used to the new lanes and direction of travel.

“We brought in lane closures overnight on December 5 to allow for additional lane markings to address any confusion to motorists that were used to going a different way.

"We also have had lane closures last night and tonight (9pm- 6am) to create a safety zone for the installation of lighting at bishops way/Bottom of the High St and at St Peters Bridge.

“Drivers need to be aware that lane three on Bishops Way is ahead only. Those wishing to travel to St Peter’s Street need the middle lane that goes left and straight on.

Originally Kent County Council said works would be completed in November and that all traffic management would be removed by that time.

There have also been delays to work on paving the lower High Street area, which is scheduled to continue until mid-January 2017, due to problems sourcing the granite slabs.

The revamp, which cost around £5.7m and caused traffic upheaval for almost six months, was unveiled to motorists on Thursday.

The new layout allows drivers wanting to travel to Chatham and Blue Bell Hill to bypass the bridge system, and carry straight up the A229 Fairmeadow towards the Stacey's Street roundabout.

Motorists reported heavy congestion this morning, but drivers have been reassured that the system is still 'bedding in'.