EMERGENCY gas repairs which caused traffic chaos on a major A-road have been completed, with the road to reopen soon.
Before 7am this morning, congestion was building on A12 southbound at junction 25, Marks Tey, due to one lane closure.
The lane was closed due to emergency gas works being carried out by Cadent.
Traffic was queuing back towards junction 28, Colchester football stadium, with morning commuters facing long delays.
Congestion levels began to decline after rush hour with some delays between Marks Tey and junction 26, Eight Ash Green.
“The lane closure should be lifted in time for the evening rush.”
At about 10.45am, a spokesman for Cadent confirmed repairs had been completed and the engineers were off site.
“An emergency repair was carried out on the A12 this morning (Tuesday, May 27) and I’m pleased to say that the work has been completed.
“Our engineers have left the site and have informed National Highways who will reopen the lane that was closed.”
Traffic is moving slowly on A12 southbound between Marks Tey and Eight Ash Green while the closure remains in place.
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