Motorists will be forced to take diversions as sections of two Kent motorways are shut for overnight roadworks from tonight.

Part of the London-bound carriageway of the M20 will be closed for resurfacing work.

The M20 between junction 4 (Leybourne) and junction 5 (Aylesford) will be closed between 8pm and 6am from tonight until Friday, May 1, as part of scheduled work by the Highways Agency.

A fully signed diversion will be in place using junction 6 (Maidstone).

Meanwhile, the westbound M26 will be shut overnight from junction 2a to junction 5 of the M25 until Saturday 9 May for resurfacing work.

The work will take place on weeknights only between 10pm and 5.30am (Monday – Thursday) and between 11pm and 6am (Friday).

A diversion will be in place via the A25 and A20 to join the M25 at junction 3.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.