A major Essex route is facing disruption following a reported crash.
The slip road for the A12/A120 at Junction 25 for Marks Tey is currently blocked due to a collision, affecting traffic joining the main carriageway.
As vehicles are diverted away from the slip road, traffic is reported to be heavy on the B1408 Copford Road between Lexden and Stanway.
Drivers are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to consider alternative routes where possible.
Essex Police has been contacted for comment.