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.
West bound 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 town.
Camber Road will then take traffic back to the A259 at East Guldeford where traffic can resume its journey on the A259
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.
