Maidstone Faces Major Traffic Snarl After Water Leak Sparks Road Closure
Brace yourselves, Maidstone motorists! A major headache is brewing on the roads after six Kent Police officers rushed to the scene late Saturday evening. A severe water leak has forced the shutdown of the A229 Linton Road in Loose, with fears the closure could drag on until Monday or beyond.
Water Gushing Through Bridge Sparks Safety Fears
The trouble began when natural spring water started seeping through a bridge over Salts Lane, just between Rosemount Close and Old Loose Hill. Surface water was seen gushing right across the road, prompting urgent safety concerns about a possible bridge collapse.
Road Shut Both Ways – No End in Sight
- The A229 Linton Road is closed in both directions.
- Closure stretches between Rosemount Close and Old Loose Hill junctions.
- No reopening date has been announced yet.
- Kent County Council have sent a structural engineer to inspect the damage.
Drivers are urged to find alternative routes as the area remains off-limits. Stay tuned for updates on what could be days of gridlock in Maidstone!
