A road had to shut for emergency bridge repairs.

The A249 Sheppey Crossing was closed in both directions for the work to be carried out.

All lanes are now open in both directions and the repairs are now complete.

There may still be delays in the area and diversion routes are in place.

Southbound traffic is advised to follow the hollow triangle symbol on road signs:

- Exit the A249 at Cowstead Corner and take the first exit at the roundabout

- At the next roundabout, take the third exit onto Sheppey Way southbound

- Continue south on this road, passing over Kingsferry Bridge

- At the next roundabout, take the first exit and re-join the A249 southbound