DRIVERS are facing "severe delays" on a major road heading from Southend into Rochford this evening rush hour.

Traffic lights on Sutton Road near to Purdeys industrial estate are causing "severe delays" in the major road heading away from Southend towards Rochford, according to Essex County Council's traffic control.

The temporary two-way traffic signals are scheduled to be in place until Friday as Anglian Water works are being carried out, according to one.network.

There are also roadworks taking place on Ashingdon Road, which caused long delays in and around the Rochford area this morning.

These are scheduled until July 2.