A serious incident has caused the closure of the A12 in both directions between Junction 27 (Spring Lane Interchange) and Junction 29 (Crown Interchange) near Colchester, Essex. Emergency crews including Essex Police, the East of England Ambulance Service, and the East Anglian Air Ambulance are currently attending the scene.
Details about the incident remain limited at this time. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area and prepare for significant delays.
National Highways has implemented diversions to help drivers bypass the closure:
Northbound Diversion:
- Exit the A12 at Junction 27 (Spring Lane Interchange)
- Follow the A133 through Colchester
- At the A1232 Ipswich Road roundabout, take the first exit
- Continue on the A1232 northbound
- Rejoin the A12 at Junction 29
Southbound Diversion:
- Exit the A12 at Junction 29
- Take the second exit onto the A1232 at the roundabout
- At the St Andrew’s Avenue/Cowdray Avenue roundabout, take the third exit onto the A133
- Follow the A133 through Colchester to the Spring Lane Roundabout
- Take the second exit and rejoin the A12 southbound at Junction 27
Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time, consider alternative routes, or delay journeys until the road reopens.
For the latest traffic updates, visit www.trafficengland.com, follow live updates on regional Twitter (X) feeds, or call the 24/7 National Highways information line at 0300 123 5000.
Further updates, including expected reopening times, will be provided as the situation develops.
Originally published by UKNIP.
