A road has been forced to close for three weeks after a sinkhole appeared.

The “void” in Church Street, Margate, was first noticed around 4.30pm today (January 26).

Church Street in Margate has been closed due to a sinkhole appearing. Picture: Google Street View

The incident was reported in the carriageway between Poets Corner and the junction with Arnold Road.

Kent Highways has been alerted to the issue and a road closure has been put in place.

On a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, they said: “Road closed 26th January for up to 21 days due to a void in carriageway between Poets Corner and the junction with Arnold Road.”

A diversion is in place via Milton Avenue.

Police were reported to be in attendance close to where the void is which has taken out part of a side wall.

They have been asked for more information.

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