Delays on the M20 are causing traffic chaos throughout Maidstone this morning.

There has been severe congestion on the London-bound carriageway between junction 6 for the A229 and junction 4 for the A228 since before 7am.

As a result, there are also queues on the A229, the A20 London Road the A249 from Detling.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.