A12 Essex southbound closes for three nights of resurfacing

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 12:18 · Archive

National Highways will close the A12 southbound in Essex between Marks Tey and Hatfield Peverel for resurfacing from November 4.

National Highways will close the A12 southbound between Marks Tey and Hatfield Peverel for resurfacing work beginning Wednesday, November 4. The closures will be in place overnight between 9pm and 5am on weeknights, with work carried out weather permitting.

Southbound drivers will be required to leave the A12 at junction 25 at Marks Tey and take the A120 westbound towards Braintree. They will continue along the A120 before leaving at Great Notley Roundabout and joining the A131 towards Chelmsford.

At Generals Lane Roundabout, motorists will be directed towards junction 19 of the A12 at Boreham. The diversion via the A120 and A131 is around 23 miles. Drivers will then join the A12 northbound and travel back towards junction 25 to resume their journeys.

National Highways said emergency vehicles will still have access during the works. The organisation has warned that road closures can change at short notice and motorists are advised to check conditions before travelling.

The resurfacing work forms part of planned November works on the A12.

A12 Essex southbound closes for three nights of resurfacing — Image: Echo (Basildon)

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Drivers warned of 23-mile diversion as major route faces three-day closureA12 Essex closures: southbound stretch between Marks Tey and Hatfield Peverel shuts overnight from November 4 for resurfacing, with a 23-mile diversion.Echo (Basildon) · 2 Nov, 12:00
Drivers warned of 23-mile diversion as major route faces three-day closureA12 Essex closures: southbound stretch between Marks Tey and Hatfield Peverel shuts overnight from November 4 for resurfacing, with a 23-mile diversion.Colchester Gazette · 2 Nov, 12:00
Drivers warned of 23-mile diversion as major route faces three-day closureA12 Essex closures: southbound stretch between Marks Tey and Hatfield Peverel shuts overnight from November 4 for resurfacing, with a 23-mile diversion.Brentwood Guardian · 2 Nov, 12:00

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