HIGHWAYS bosses are expecting traffic delays after a sinkhole emerged metres from a busy roundabout.
The issue has been raised at the top of Balkerne Hill, Colchester, with traffic already building as a result.
We are aware of a sink hole that has appeared at the top of Balkerne Hill, @yourcolchester and have made the area safe. We apologise for any traffic delays however, our priority is to keep road users safe while we investigate the cause. pic.twitter.com/Gw3ks4Qoo0
— Essex Highways (@essexhighways) June 15, 2022
In a statement, Essex Highways, which maintains the county’s roads, said it is aware of the issue and has made the area safe while works are carried out.
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A spokesman said: “We apologise for any traffic delays, however our priority is to keep road users safe while we investigate the cause.”
The AA's traffic map currently shows traffic tailbacks and delays on the road.
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