A12 - Road traffic collision

The A12 remains closed in both directions between J26 and J28 following a serious collision involving a car and a pedestrian sometime before 17:43.

Essex Police and ambulance crews are at the scene. Due to the nature of the incident, the road is likely to remain closed overnight while police carry out collision investigation work. There is currently no confirmed reopening time.

All traffic caught up within the southbound closure between J28 and J27 has now been released.

Traffic is being diverted in both directions between J26 and J29. Road users are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and follow the diversion route.

Diversion Routes

Northbound diversion – J26 to J29

• Leave the A12 at J26 (Eight Ash Green) and follow the A1124 towards Stanway.
• Continue through Stanway and bear left onto the A133 towards Colchester.
• Follow the A133 through Lexden to the roundabout with the A1232.
• Take the first exit onto the A1232 towards Ipswich and rejoin the A12 northbound at J29 (Crown Interchange).

Southbound diversion – J29 to J26

• Leave the A12 at J29 (Crown Interchange) and follow the A1232 to the roundabout with the A133.
• Take the exit onto the A133 towards Colchester and continue through Colchester and Lexden to the A133/A1124 roundabout.
• Take the first exit onto the A1124 and follow it to rejoin the A12 southbound at J26 (Eight Ash Green).