Prepare for traffic chaos in Maidstone, as six Kent Police officers were called to the scene around 9.30 p.m. on Saturday. The bad news is that if the leak is severe, the road will most likely remain closed until at least Monday. KCC has dispatched a structural engineer to conduct an inspection.

Due to surface water concerns, the A229 Linton Road in Loose, near Maidstone, has been closed in both directions. The closure was first announced on Saturday, shortly before 10 p.m.

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