Serious Crash Shuts A12 Both Ways Near Colchester
A major collision between a car and a motorcycle has forced the closure of the A12 in both directions between junction 29 near Colchester and junction 30 at Stratford St Mary, Essex.
Emergency Crews Rush to Scene
Essex Police and emergency services are on site dealing with the incident. National Highways contractors are managing traffic to ease congestion.
The closure is expected to cause heavy delays for drivers travelling through the area.
Follow These Diversion Routes
Southbound Diversion
- Exit the A12 at junction 31 Four Sisters.
- Take the B1070 through East Bergholt to the B1070/A137 roundabout.
- At the roundabout, take the third exit onto A137 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.
- Continue on A1232 and rejoin the A12 southbound at junction 29 Crown.
Northbound Diversion
- Exit the A12 at junction 29 Crown and follow A1232 to the twin roundabouts.
- Take the first exit onto A133, then continue to the twin roundabouts with the A137.
- At the roundabout, take the first exit onto A137 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 brace for delays until the road reopens.
