A127 partially blocked after reports of van fire as drivers face slow traffic (Image: Google Street View / Maps)
The A127 was partially blocked in south Essex after reports of a van fire.
The major road was partially blocked eastbound between A129 (Rayleigh Weir) and Progress Road.
This is due to an earlier van fire, according to Essex County Council's traffic control.
A127 Eastbound - partially blocked between A129 (Rayleigh Weir) and Progress Road due to an earlier van fire. Traffic is slow back to A1245/A130 (Fairglen Interchange). pic.twitter.com/zB0hnzY5sf
— Essex Travel News (@Essex_Travel) March 9, 2023
All lanes have now re-opened however traffic remains.
During the closure, traffic was slow back to A1245/A130 (Fairglen Interchange). Drivers faced delays of around 40 minutes, according to AA.
More to follow
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here