The first day of roadworks have caused traffic chaos on a busy route this morning.

Drivers are unable to access Lower Rainham Road, between The Angel pub and the Three Sisters pub in Rainham, until next Sunday, February 19.

A Medway Council spokesman said: "The works are being carried out by the housing developer, McCulloch Homes, to install the new sewer connection."

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Although a diversion route will be in place involving Station Road, High Street and Otterham Quay Lane, commuters have said traffic in the area was "a nightmare" today.

One parent on the school run said: "There have been traffic problems in Rainham this morning because of the closure of the Lower Rainham Road.

"It was a bit of a nightmare on the school run by all accounts as the alternative route through Wakely Road also has roadworks."