Major A12 Shutdown near Colchester After Serious Incident
A serious incident has slammed 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 at the scene. Details remain scarce, but motorists are warned to avoid the area and brace for heavy delays.
Chaos on the Roads: Diversions in Place
National Highways has set up alternative routes to bypass the closure:
Northbound Diversion:
- Exit A12 at Junction 27 (Spring Lane Interchange)
- Follow A133 through Colchester
- At the A1232 Ipswich Road roundabout, take the first exit
- Continue on A1232 northbound and rejoin A12 at Junction 29
Southbound Diversion:
- Exit A12 at Junction 29
- Take second exit onto A1232 at the roundabout
- At St Andrew’s Avenue/Cowdray Avenue roundabout, take third exit onto A133
- Follow A133 through Colchester to Spring Lane Roundabout
- Take second exit and rejoin A12 southbound at Junction 27
Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time, consider re-routing or delaying journeys until the road reopens.
Stay Updated with Latest Traffic Info
For up-to-date traffic updates:
- Visit www.trafficengland.com
- Use the 1
- Follow live updates on regional Twitter (X) feeds
- Call the 24/7 National Highways info line at 0300 123 5000
We’ll bring you more as the situation unfolds, including expected reopening times.
