A main road linking Kent with East Sussex is set to remain closed until Friday due to a burst water main.

The A259 between Brookland and Rye has been shut in both directions since 4am, forcing drivers to take a lengthy diversion.

National Highways says utility companies are currently at the site of the leak and are assessing the water main for repairs.

But it has warned drivers that the road is set to remain closed in both directions until Friday to allow for the work.

Motorists travelling westbound - from Kent towards Rye - are advised to follow a solid triangle diversion symbol.

National Highways has published these steps on its website:

– Westbound traffic from the A2070 Brenzett roundabout will be directed onto the A259 towards New Romney

– At the A259 junction with the B2075, Romney Road, it will turn right into the B2075 towards Lydd

– It will then, having reached Lydd, travel through it on Harden Road, Robin Hood Lane and Tourney Road

– It will exit Lydd towards Jury's Gap Road and travel towards Camber

– The route takes traffic through Camber on the Lydd Road which merges with the Camber Road as it exits the village

– Camber Road will then take traffic back to the A259 at East Guldeford where traffic can resume its journey on the A259

Drivers travelling eastbound are advised to follow the above diversion route in reverse following the hollow diamond diversion symbol.

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