DRIVERS are facing slow traffic after a lane previously closed on a busy North Essex road.

The left hand lane of of the A12 Northbound  was closed between the J26 & J27 Spring Lane interchange following a vehicle breaking down on the road.

Traffic control reported the incident at 9.02am and Essex Police are attending the scene.

Traffic control also noted that delays of 45-minutes were to be expected.

The lane has now been re-opened and Essex Police has been contacted regarding the incident.