Motorists are facing long rush hour delays after a tunnel shut due to a power failure.
The A289 Medway Tunnel is shut in both directions between Anthonys Way at Medway City Estate and Maritime Way at Chatham Docks.
Motorists are facing long rush hour delays after Medway tunnel closure
Traffic is building in the area with congestion reported back to Higham and Chattenden around the Wainscott Bypass.
Traffic is also building along Frindsbury Road into Strood, Pier Road through Gillingham and southbound on Dock Road into Chatham.
Routes via Rochester Bridge are also seeing heavier traffic than usual.
Medway Council confirmed the tunnel was closed following a power failure overnight and apologised for the inconvenience.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys while the tunnel remains closed.
There is rush hour chaos due to a power failure closing Medway Tunnel
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