ROADWORKS caused traffic tailbacks from Sadlers Farm roundabout to Canvey town centre this morning.

The slip road linking Canvey Way to the Basildon-bound A13 has been closed to traffic for engineering works.

This means all vehicles travelling off the island along Canvey Way have to queue at Sadlers Farm roundabout.

It caused queues all the way back to Canvey town centre during rush hour this morning.

Canvey councillor Dave Blackwell said: “I understand the work could go on for months which will cause absolute chaos.”

See tomorrow’s Echo for the full story.