THERE are delays on the A12 this afternoon after a car overturned.
The northbound carriageway is blocked around junction 19, for Boreham, following the collision.
There are long delays back as far as junction 17 for the A130.
Traffis is being held in the area whilst police are at the scene.
Drivers should avoid the area if they can.
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UPDATE - A12 Northbound – BLOCKED after J19 (Boreham/A138) as a car has overturned. Long Delays back past J17 (Howe Green/A130).
— Essex Travel News (@Essex_Travel) September 3, 2021
Highways England says to add an extra 60 minutes on to your journey times this evening if you're using the A12.
Traffic stopped #A12 northbound between J19 #Chelmsford and J20B #HatfieldPeveral, following a collision involving 2 vehicles. @EssexPoliceUK on scene. There is approx. 5 miles of congestion on approach to the scene. Please add an extra 60 minutes on to your current journey time. pic.twitter.com/Gismu7fhWY
— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) September 3, 2021
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