A road will be closed during the day for a period of two weeks for roadworks to be carried out.

Merrals Wood Road in Strood will be undergoing essential carriageway works, starting on Monday, October 24.

The works are expected to take two weeks to complete however are subject to change due to factors such as poor weather conditions.

The road will be closed whilst works are carried out, which will be between the hours of 7am and 7pm.

This includes the suspension of on-street parking during the period of the work – vehicle lifting equipment may be used to ensure the road space is available.

Access will be maintained for residents, but they are being recommended by the council to leave extra time for their journeys, and the roadworks may lead to delays.

Works include concrete re-texturing, and joint sealing, which are being completed by Medway Council's highway teams.

The council said: "Every effort will be made to keep the disturbance and site noise to a minimum, but we do appreciate the inconvenience that this noise may cause.

"As far as practically possible, disruptions will be kept to a minimum and we apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause.

"Please respect our workers' space and safety by driving carefully and slowly through the roadworks.

"Feedback from our workers shows that too many drivers go too fast through roadworks. Everyone is entitled to a safe workplace.

"Our men and women work next to moving traffic and risk injury every day."