A broken-down vehicle has added to delays on the M2 this morning as part of the road remains closed following a lorry fire.

Two lanes are closed on the London-bound carriageway at Junction 2 near Rochester, with congestion backing up over the Medway Viaduct.

The vehicle broke down just before the bridge earlier this morning, but has now been cleared.

Emergency repairs are ongoing following the lorry fire on Wednesday.

Residents reported hearing “loud explosions” as the HGV lorry ignited with one person in Borstal telling KentOnline that they “heard four or five bangs”.

At the time both carriageways were closed between Junction 3 for Chatham and Junction 2 for Strood, and coastbound between Junction 1 and Junction 2.

The coastbound carriageway was later reopened but the motorway is still partially shut London-bound, with drivers previously reporting being stuck in traffic for four hours.

The lane closures are in place to allow for resurfacing works to take place and allow National Highways workers to make the bridge parapet and barrier safe.

A temporary barrier between Junction 3 and Junction 2 will be installed later.

National Highways said motorists travelling London-bound should exit the M2 at Junction 3 and use the roundabout at Walderslade and Blue Bell Hill before entering the southbound carriageway of the A229 towards Maidstone.

The diversion will then take road users off at the A229 at Junction 6 for the Cobtree Manor roundabout and continue southbound towards the Running Horse roundabout.

Drivers are then asked to join the M20 London-bound to Junction 4, exit the M20 onto the A228 northbound and then re-join the M2 at Junction 2.