Essex Traffic Delays: A12 and M25 Incidents Cause Congestion

Why this matters: These incidents disrupt daily commutes, impacting travel times and potentially causing missed appointments or late arrivals. Staying informed allows drivers to find alternative routes and avoid congestion.

The A12 saw two separate incidents near Hatfield Peverel, causing significant congestion in both directions. The first incident occurred around 8:50 AM on the Londonbound carriageway, leading to a lane closure and traffic backup to Junction 22 at Witham North. The second crash happened around 9:20 AM, resulting in traffic stretching back to Junction 18 at Sandon.

Meanwhile, on the M25, a crash on the clockwise slip road at Junction 28 near the A12 caused further delays. This incident, reported around 3:40 PM, led to a lane closure, affecting traffic on the Brook Street roundabout and the A12 Londonbound carriageway approaching the M25 at Junction 11.

Additionally, an overturned car on the A12 near Chelmsford, between Junction 18 and 19, resulted in a complete road closure Colchester-bound. This incident, also reported around 3:44 PM, caused long delays back to the A130 in Howe Green. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes.

Actionable Takeaways: Drivers should monitor traffic updates, consider alternative routes during peak hours, and allow extra travel time to account for potential delays.

Multiple crashes and an overturned car led to lane closures and significant traffic congestion.

The crash happened on the clockwise slip road at Junction 28 near the A12, causing delays on the roundabout and A12 Londonbound.

The A12 incidents near Hatfield Peverel occurred around 8:50 AM and 9:20 AM. The M25 incident was reported around 3:40 PM, and the Chelmsford A12 incident around 3:44 PM.

These traffic incidents highlight the importance of staying informed and prepared when traveling on major roads. Key actions include:

By staying proactive, commuters can minimize disruptions and ensure safer journeys.

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