Rush hour chaos has gripped the city centre as roadworks spark traffic gridlock. The simultaneous closure of multiple roads for maintenance and utility works has caused heavy congestion, leaving drivers facing lengthy delays. Long queues are reported on the A2, Nackington Road, Sturry Road, Old Dover Road, and Pin Hill (City Ring Road), with journeys taking over an hour and a half, compared to the usual 40 minutes. The roadworks, carried out by UK Power Network (UKPN), Southern Water, and Kent County Council (KCC), are the main culprits behind the delays. While Southern Water apologises for the disruption, citing the need to upgrade the sewer network to improve flows and reduce blockages, UKPN explains that essential repairs to an underground cable are necessary to maintain reliable power supplies in the area. The jams are also impacting public transport, with bus provider Stagecoach reporting heavy delays in and out of the city. As the situation unfolds, more updates are expected, and listeners are advised to tune in to kmfm for the latest information.
