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UPDATE-M25 Clockwise - Long Delays from after J29 (A127) towards J2 (A2/Darenth Interchange). Two lanes are closed for recovery work as a lorry travelling Anticlockwise collided with the side barriers overhanging the A2. Anticlockwise remains fully CLOSED at J2.
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A414 from the A12 at J18 (Sandon) to Maldon – a convoy of over 70 taxis is travelling to Maldon taking disabled Children on a day out – some delays possible on the route. Give them a wave if you see them and safe to do so.
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UPDATED-A127 Eastbound - Lane one partially blocked just past Noak Bridge (A176) for recovery of a burnt out caravan. Traffic is slow moving
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Good evening - we do not usually tweet at the weekends but due to the current weather conditions the Essex Traffic Control Centre are monitoring the road network - below is a snap shot of the current road conditions are like in Essex
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M25 Clockwise – ALL TRAFFIC BEING HELD just before J30 (A13) due to a vehicle fire. Traffic is stationary.
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Current traffic conditions due to the QE2 Bridge CLSOURE
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HIGH WINDS – Essex Police have asked that people only travel if essential and necessary. Risk of flying debris.
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Essex Gritters are out and gritting the Essex Roads
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Snow continues to fall across Essex. please only make that journey if absolutely necessary.
Current traffic conditions on the Essex road network
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A12 Southbound - Slow moving traffic between Junction 25 (Marks Tey) and Junction 24 (Kelvedon)
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Winds very strong across the county - Essex police tell us there are many fallen trees blocking or partially blocking mostly minor roads. Also reports of falling debris. The emergency services are dealing with many incidents are present.
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Please do not go out today - have a lovey Easter Sunday at home and help the NHS
#stayhomesavelives
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current traffic conditions across Essex - not much change due to snow still falling across the county
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Traffic across the Essex road network generally running well with one or two exceptions. However reports and sensors suggest traffic is busier than it has been in the last few weeks. ***Please only travel if your journey is essential and within Government guidelines.***
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Please drive carefully if you have to travel - below is the current road conditions of the M25 J27 (M11)
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Good morning - Traffic is very light across the Essex road network this morning. Let's keep it that way.
Please ensure you only go out in accordance with Government guidelines.
#stayhomesavelives
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The roads across Essex are strangely and suddenly quiet this Wednesday evening - I wonder why!
#comeonengland
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Driving conditions are still bad across Essex - please drive carefully if you have to make a journey but please only do so if absolutely necessary - Current road conditions around Harlow - M11 J7 (Hastingwood Interchange)
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Traffic on the roads across Essex continues to be very light. Please Remember to only go out in accordance with Government guidelines.
#stayhomesavelives
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Gritters were out at 0200 and again at 0500 this morning. Back in depots reloading to go out across Essex again at 0800
#EssexGritters
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A130 is OPEN northbound between Rettendon and Howe Green (A12) after overnight resurfacing work following an accident yesterday.
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Gritters have been out since 0200 across Essex and are currently reloading to go back out
#EssexGritters
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Traffic on the roads across Essex continues to be very light. Please Remember to only go out in accordance with Government guidelines.
#stayhomesavelives
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M25 Anticlockwise - Exit slip road at J30 (A13) CLOSED following an accident involving two lorries. The Air Ambulance is attending the scene. Delays back into the Dartford Tunnels towards Kent.
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Good morning - traffic is very light across the Essex road network this morning. Let's keep it that way. Please don't go out. If you do, please ensure it is only in accordance with Government guidelines.
#stayhomesavelives
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Essex Roads are running well this morning - but do be aware that there may be ice on minor or untreated roads. Check back here for more updates throughout the day. Please take care driving and make sure your vehicle is clear of snow and ice.
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M11 Londonbound - partially blocked between J9 (A11) and J8 (Stansted/A120) following an accident involving three vehicles. Traffic is slow moving.
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Finchingfield - B1053 The Causeway - BLOCKED in both directions near the Fox Inn Public House as a lorry has got stuck on the small bridge.
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Lots of fallen trees reported across the county - including South View Road, Benfleet, Dickens Mews, Wickford; Runwell Road, Wickford; Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh; School Lane, Broomfield, Wood Hill Road, Danbury.
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M25/J29 (A127) -anticlockwise entry slip CLOSED after accident. Queues on M25 anticlockwise to J30 (A13) and on Londonbound A127 to A176.
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Good morning - another good start on the roads across Essex this morning. Let's keep it that way and only travel for essential journeys.
#stayhomesavelives
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ONGOING - FYI - Southend on Sea - The seafront will be closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 7pm – 8am and will re-open fully on Monday morning at 8am.
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UPDATE-Braintree - A120 EB - Blocked because of an accident involving two vehicles approaching Galleys Corner. Delays back to B1417 Felsted.
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UPDATE - TAXIS HAVE NOW ARRIVED IN MALDON - A414 from the A12 at J18 (Sandon) to Maldon – a convoy of over 70 taxis is travelling to Maldon taking disabled Children on a day out – some delays possible on the route. Give them a wave if you see them and safe to do so.
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Below freezing temperatures across Essex overnight mean there maybe icy patches on minor or untreated roads. Please ensure that ALL your vehicle windows are fully cleared of ice before setting out.
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**Police** have advised to only travel if necessary due to the possible snow and ice on the roads – if you have to make a journey please reduce your speed and make extra time
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Please drive carefully if you have to travel - below is the current road conditions of the Brook Street Roundabout (Brentwood/M25/J28)
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A13 Londonbound – one lane blocked by an accident at the A126 (Lakeside) – traffic slow back to the A1089 Tilbury Dock Approach Road.
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The closure of the A13 Eastbound in Benfleet between Sadlers Farm and Tarpots with a burst water main is having a knock-on effect to the A127, A13, A130, A1245 and routes throughout Basildon, Benfleet, Thundersley and Rayleigh.
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UPDATE-M25 Clockwise–Two lanes closed on the QE2 Bridge for barrier repairs following an earlier accident.Queues remain back past J29 (A127)
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UPDATE - Benfleet - A13 London Road now fully OPEN in both directions between B1006 High Road (Tarpots) and the A130 at Sadlers Farm after a burst water main.
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UPDATE - A130 Canvey Way - CLOSED at A13 (Sadlers Farm) due to an earlier fuel tanker fire.
The whole of the roundabout is closed as a result and there are long delays on surrounding routes.
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ONGOING - HIGH WINDS – Essex Police have asked that people only travel if essential and necessary. Risk of flying debris.
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PLEASE DO NOT TRAVEL on the road network this Easter bank holiday weekend.
#stayhomesavelives
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Icy conditions and very temperatures across the county mean there are still difficult driving conditions in some areas - particularly on minor or untreated roads. Please adhere to government guidelines and only travel if your journey is absolutely essential.
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Good Morning - traffic is light across the Essex road network this morning. Forecasters advise 2-5cm of snow is possible this morning, so please drive very carefully, if you have to go
NATIONAL LOCKDOWN IN PLACE
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A12 Londonbound – BLOCKED at J23 (Kelvedon South/B1024) following an accident involving a motorcycle. Long Delays.
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A12 Northbound - BLOCKED between J16 (Galleywood/B1007) and J17 (Howe Green/A130) following a multi vehicle accident. Long Delays Londombound traffic is also being held to allow the air ambulance to attend the scene.
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A13 CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS between A126 and A1012 (Treacle Mine roundabout) due to smoke blowing across the road after a field fire. Long Delays.
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UPDATE - M25 clockwise at J29 (A127) – exit slip road BLOCKED by an overturned lorry – the inside lane on the main carriageway is also closed past the scene. Clockwise traffic queuing back to J27 (M11). Slow moving traffic on the anticlockwise carriageway from J30 (A13) to J29
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UPDATE 1/2 - A130 Southbound - CLOSED at the Howe Green Interchange (A12 J17) as a lorry has overturned. Traffic is being diverted via Southend Road (A130).
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UPDATE - A126 – REOPENED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS following an accident from A13 (Lakeside Turn Off, Thurrock) to B186 West Thurrock Way (Lancaster roundabout, West Thurrock). Congestion to routes around Lakeside retail park and Purfleet.
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Snow has fallen in parts of Essex, Picture below - Colchester
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A13 CLOSED in both directions at A176 (Five Bells Interchange). The road has been closed both ways to allow the air ambulance to land. Long Delays in both directions.
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A12 South-Flooding in Ln1 (Lane Closed) between J14 (Margaretting) and J13 (Ingatestone) Flood water coming from the entry slip road at J14
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Traffic very light across the Essex road network. Let's keep it that way for keyworkers and the emergency services. PLEASE DO NOT TRAVEL.
#stayhomesavelives
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Good morning - traffic is very light across the Essex road network this morning. Let's keep it that way. Please don't go out. If you do, please ensure it is only in accordance with Government guidelines.
#stayhomesavelives
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UPDATED-M25 Clockwise- Two lanes closed on the QE2 Bridge following an accident involving five vehicles. Very long delays back to J29 (A127)
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Gritters will be out across Essex this evening and again in the early hours of Monday morning
#EssexGritters
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Good Morning – Traffic is moving quite well across the Essex Road network this morning - with no major accidents or incidents reported at this time, But due to overnight snow is your journey necessary and if so Please drive carefully into the road conditions
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ONGOING - A13 London Road Hadleigh – rCLOSED both ways between A129 Rayleigh Rd and High St after an accident and Chapel Lane -long delays.
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ONGOING-A13 CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS between A126 and A1012 (Treacle Mine roundabout) due to smoke blowing across the road after a field fire. Long Delays.
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A127 Londonbound - Slow moving traffic on Prince Avenue between Nestuda Way and Kent Elms Corner
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M11 Northbound – BLOCKED at J8 due to a Overturned oil tanker which has spilled onto the carriageway. Very long delays
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ONGOING - M25 QE2 Bridge – CLOSED due to high winds, traffic is being diverted through one of the tunnels into Kent - slow and queuing traffic back to J30 (A13).
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M25 Clockwise - CLOSED at J31 (Thurrock) due to an accident involving two lorries on the slip road on to the M25 at J31. Traffic is stationary on approach between J30 (A13) and J31 (Thurrock).
Traffic is also slow on approach to the on slip at J31
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Heading into London – A13 CLOSED in both directions between The Goresbrook Interchange (Dagenham) and Lodge Avenue because of a police incident. Londonbound queues back towards the Wennington Interchange. And long delays on surrounding roads.
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Good Morning - Another good start to the weekend this morning across the Essex road network with no accidents, incidents or congestion reported so far.COVID-19 ALERT
ESSEX
IS NOW TIER 4
WASH HANDS
COVER FACE
MAKE SPACE
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A12 Both Directions – ROAD CLOSED between J25 (Marks Tey/A120) and J26 (Eight Ash Green/A1124) following a police incident. The road may be closed for some time. Long Delays in both directions.
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M25 Clockwise - ALL LANES REOPENED on the QE2 Bridge following the earlier closure due to strong winds. Long Delays remain almost back to J29 (A127).
Anticlockwise - Long Delays from Kent into Essex due to the earlier closure of one of the tunnels for Clockwise traffic.
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NEW - Lakeside – due to a power failure shoppers at Lakeside shopping centre have been evacuated causing congestion in all surrounding roads
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ONGOING-Pitsea-High Road –CLOSED in both directions due to a Lorry hitting the bridge B1464 near to the junction of Sandon Road. Recovery is ongoing.
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A12 Northbound – CLOSED between J19 (Boreham/A138) and J20 (Hatfield Peverel/B1137) following an accident involving two vehicles, one has overturned. Long delays back past J17 (Howe Green/A130).
There is also trapped traffic within the closure.
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Reports of drifting snow blocking some mostly minor roads mainly in coastal areas.
Reports that the B1414 is blocked by drifts in Little Oakley. And that there are snow drifts on Main Road in St Lawrence.
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Stage Four of the Women’s Tour Cycling takes place today starting in Shoeburyness at 11am moving through Rochford, South Woodham Ferrers,Burnham, Bradwell, Bicknacre, A130 and A127 arriving at Southend Western Esplanade around 2pm.Rolling road closures will be used on the route.
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Reports of fallen trees in some areas including Church Hill in Loughton, Clays Hill in Loughton, Bournebridge Lane in Stapleford Abbots, Heath Road in Ramsden Heath, St Annes Road in Mountnessing and Mores Lane in Pilgrims Hatch.
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ONGOING - M25 Clockwise - Accident between J31 (Lakeside) and QE2 Bridge
Lanes 3 and 4 are now open but Lanes 1 and 2 remain closed. reports of delays of 45 minutes above profiled journey times with approximately 6 miles of congestion.
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UPDATED - A130 Northbound – CLOSED between Rettendon (A132) and the Howe Green Interchange (A12 J17) following an overturned lorry. There is one lane BLOCKED on the southbound carriageway and traffic is being diverted from northbound at Rettendon
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A414 Westbound - Cannes Lane vehicles are stuck in the snow, unable to move their vehicles.
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Bicknacre - B1418 Main Road CLOSED in both directions between Priory Road and Lodge Road following an accident involving three vehicles. The Air Ambulance is attending the scene and the closure is likely to remain for some time.
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Rain overnight has caused flooding and standing water on many roads across Essex. This is the Fairglen Interchange on the A127 at the A1245.
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ADVANCE WARNING Due to forecasted high winds and heavy rain the QE2 bridge will be closed from midday diversion via the east bore tunnel
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