THE reopening of a road has been put back until next May due to engineering works.

Southfleet Road under the A2 should have reopened this summer, but continued heavy roadworks means it is too risky for public access.

The road closure is part of an operation to build a major junction from the A2 to the station being built at Ebbsfleet, and to widen the London-bound carriageway of the A2 to four lanes.

A Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) spokesman said: “While every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance to the community throughout the construction period, we apologise for any inconvenience.” Call the CTRL helpline on 0845 604 0246 for information.