Fallen Tree and Power Cables Blocked A251 Ashford Road
Earlier this afternoon, the A251 Ashford Road near Faversham was blocked in both directions after a tree fell across the road, also bringing down power cables.
Kent Police officers attended the scene to assist with traffic management during the disruption.
According to traffic monitoring site Inrix, the blockage caused significant queues between Old Badgins Road (Sheldwich) and Bagshill Road (Badlesmere Lees).
"A251 Ashford Road in both directions blocked, queueing traffic due to fallen tree and fallen power cables between Old Badgins Road (Sheldwich) and Bagshill Road (Badlesmere Lees). At 12:50, where a tree has come down onto power lines."
At around 2:45 pm, the tree and power cables were removed, and traffic was allowed to flow again.
"Road cleared and traffic easing, fallen tree removed and fallen power cables removed on A251 Ashford Road in both directions between Old Badgins Road (Sheldwich) and Bagshill Road (Badlesmere Lees)."
Inrix confirms that traffic on the A251 Ashford Road has now returned to normal after the removal of the obstruction.
Summary: A fallen tree and power cables blocked the A251 Ashford Road near Faversham causing delays, but after removal around 2:45 pm, traffic returned to normal.
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