A serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle has resulted in the closure of the A12 in both directions between junction 29 near Colchester and junction 30 at Stratford St Mary, Essex.
Essex Police and emergency services are currently on the scene managing the incident. National Highways contractors are also present, working to control traffic and reduce congestion caused by the closure.
The road closure is expected to cause heavy delays for drivers travelling through the affected area.
Southbound Diversion: Drivers should exit the A12 at junction 31 Four Sisters. From there, take the B1070 through East Bergholt to the B1070/A137 roundabout. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the A137, continuing through Manningtree, Lawford, and Ardleigh. At the twin roundabouts with the A133, take the second exit onto the A133. Follow the A133 to the twin roundabouts with the A1232, then continue on the A1232 to rejoin the A12 southbound at junction 29 Crown.
Northbound Diversion: Drivers should exit the A12 at junction 29 Crown and follow the A1232 to the twin roundabouts. Take the first exit onto the A133, then continue to the twin roundabouts with the A137. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the A137, passing through Ardleigh, Lawford, Manningtree, Cattawade, and Brantham to junction 56 Wherstead on the A14. Take the first exit onto the A14 towards London and continue to the A12S interchange at Copdock Mill.
Motorists are urged to follow diversion signs and prepare for delays until the road reopens.
Originally published by UKNIP.
