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New Road in East Malling flooded due to heavy rain

10:25, 06 October 2019

updated: 10:27, 06 October 2019

A main road in East Malling has flooded.

Water is covering both sides of New Road, between Chapman Way and Larkspur Road, following a heavy downpour this morning.

New Road in East Malling is flooded on both sides of the road. Picture: Lucy Johnson
New Road in East Malling is flooded on both sides of the road. Picture: Lucy Johnson

Residents have had to seek alternative routes, using Winterfield Lane to access the A20, London Road.

A Kent County Council spokeswoman said the water was a result of heavy rain and confirmed no action will be taken to remove the flooding.

It is expected to go down in the next couple of hours.

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