A12 - Road traffic collision

County
Essex
Direction
Northbound
Impact
Carriageway Closure
Effect
Expect Delays

The A12 in Essex is closed northbound between J15 (Margaretting) and J16 (Chelmsford) due to a serious collision involving two cars.

Emergency services including Essex Police are in attendance. 

National Highways contractors will also be attending to assist with traffic management.

Due to the nature of the incident, the road will be closed for some time to allow for Police collision investigation works to take place.

Diversion Route

  • Exit the A12 at J15 and join the A414 Three Mile Hill road northbound
  • Continue on the A414 northbound until the A1016 roundabout
  • Join the A1016 northbound around Chelmsford and continue until the A130 roundabout
  • Join the A130 White Hart Lane and continue onward to then re-join the A12 northbound at J19 (Boreham Interchange)

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. 

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our  www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional X feed.

Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000. 

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