This is due to an overturned car transporter.
The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours.
Diversion route:
Road users travelling westbound are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbols on road signs.
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West bound traffic from the A2070 Brenzett roundabout will be directed onto the A259 towards New Romney.
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At the A259 junction with the B2075, Romney Road, it will turn right into the B2075 towards Lydd.
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It will then, having reached Lydd, travel through it on Harden Road, Robin Hood Lane and Tourney Road.
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It will exit Lydd towards Jury’s Gap Road and travel towards Camber.
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The route takes traffic through Camber on the Lydd Road which merges with the Camber Road as it exits the town.
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Camber Road will then take traffic back to the A259 at East Guldeford where traffic can resume its journey on the A259
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The eastbound diversion route is the reverse of this. Road users travelling eastbound are advised to follow the hollow diamond diversion symbol on road signs.