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Current traffic in Chelmsford

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Chelmsford have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

CONGESTION
Location: The A12 southbound exit slip to the A130 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 Jan 2019.
Nearest town: 13.69 miles from Chelmsford. CLEARED @ 15:17
CONGESTION
Location: The A12 southbound at the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 Jan 2019.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.55 miles from Chelmsford. CLEARED @ 15:17
CONGESTION
Location: The A12 northbound exit slip to the A130 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 Jan 2019.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.73 miles from Chelmsford. CLEARED @ 14:05


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between the junctions with the A130 Chelmsford North and the A120 Colchester West.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Jan 2019 to 06:00 on 19 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.86 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between the A130 Chelmsford North and the junction with the A120 Colchester West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Jan 2019 to 06:00 on 19 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.56 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between the junctions with the A133 and the A120 Colchester East.
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 1 Mar 2019.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.05 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between the junctions with the A1124 and the A120 Colchester East.
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 1 Mar 2019.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.95 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound exit slip to the A133 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 1 Mar 2019.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.05 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between the junctions with the A1124 and the A120 Colchester East.
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 1 Mar 2019.
Lanes Closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.99 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between the A1124 and the junction with the A120 Colchester East.
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 12:50 on 12 Sep 2018 to 20:00 on 1 Mar 2019.
Nearest town: 15.95 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between the A130 Chelmsford North and the junction with the A120 Colchester West.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Jan 2019 to 05:00 on 25 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.86 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Jan 2019 to 05:00 on 25 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.53 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between the A130 Chelmsford North and the junction with the A120 Colchester West.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Jan 2019 to 05:00 on 24 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.86 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Jan 2019 to 05:00 on 24 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.53 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between the A120 Colchester East and the junction with the A133 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Jan 2019 to 27 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.53 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 Jan 2019 to 4 Feb 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.91 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 Feb 2019 to 8 Feb 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.87 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Feb 2019 to 11 Feb 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.62 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between the A130 Chelmsford North and the junction with the A414 Chelmsford East.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Feb 2019 to 11 Feb 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.75 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between the junctions with the A120 Colchester West and the A130 Chelmsford North.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Feb 2019 to 11 Feb 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.28 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between the A120 Colchester East and the junction with the A133 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jan 2019 to 24 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.75 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between the A120 Colchester East and the junction with the A1124 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Jan 2019 to 27 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.23 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Jan 2019 to 30 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.46 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between the junctions with the A1124 and the A120 Colchester West.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Jan 2019 to 30 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.53 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jan 2019 to 05:00 on 23 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.48 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Jan 2019 to 05:00 on 22 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.48 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between the A130 Chelmsford North and the junction with the A120 Colchester West.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jan 2019 to 05:00 on 23 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.63 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between the A130 Chelmsford North and the junction with the A120 Colchester West.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Jan 2019 to 05:00 on 22 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.63 miles from Chelmsford.

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Location: southbound exit slip to the A130 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 January 2019.
Nearest town: 13.69 miles from Chelmsford.

51.7-0.52

Location: southbound at the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 January 2019.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.55 miles from Chelmsford.

51.72-0.53

Location: northbound exit slip to the A130 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 18 January 2019.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.73 miles from Chelmsford.

51.75-0.52

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A130 Chelmsford North and the A120 Colchester West.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 January 2019 to 06:00 on 19 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.86 miles from Chelmsford.

51.81-0.66

Location: northbound between the A130 Chelmsford North and the junction with the A120 Colchester West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 January 2019 to 06:00 on 19 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.56 miles from Chelmsford.

51.78-0.61

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A133 and the A120 Colchester East.

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 1 March 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.05 miles from Chelmsford.

51.89-0.85

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A1124 and the A120 Colchester East.

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 1 March 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.95 miles from Chelmsford.

51.89-0.84

Location: northbound exit slip to the A133 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 1 March 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.05 miles from Chelmsford.

51.89-0.85

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A1124 and the A120 Colchester East.

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 1 March 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.99 miles from Chelmsford.

51.89-0.84

Location: northbound between the A1124 and the junction with the A120 Colchester East.

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 12:50 on 12 September 2018 to 20:00 on 1 March 2019.
Nearest town: 15.95 miles from Chelmsford.

51.89-0.84

Location: northbound between the A130 Chelmsford North and the junction with the A120 Colchester West.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 January 2019 to 05:00 on 25 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.86 miles from Chelmsford.

51.81-0.66

Location: southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 January 2019 to 05:00 on 25 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.53 miles from Chelmsford.

51.87-0.76

Location: northbound between the A130 Chelmsford North and the junction with the A120 Colchester West.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 January 2019 to 05:00 on 24 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.86 miles from Chelmsford.

51.81-0.66

Location: southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 January 2019 to 05:00 on 24 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.53 miles from Chelmsford.

51.87-0.76

Location: southbound between the A120 Colchester East and the junction with the A133 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 January 2019 to 27 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.53 miles from Chelmsford.

51.92-0.9

Location: southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 January 2019 to 4 February 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.91 miles from Chelmsford.

51.85-0.73

Location: southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 February 2019 to 8 February 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.87 miles from Chelmsford.

51.81-0.66

Location: southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 February 2019 to 11 February 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.62 miles from Chelmsford.

51.78-0.61

Location: southbound between the A130 Chelmsford North and the junction with the A414 Chelmsford East.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 February 2019 to 11 February 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.75 miles from Chelmsford.

51.76-0.52

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A120 Colchester West and the A130 Chelmsford North.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 February 2019 to 11 February 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.28 miles from Chelmsford.

51.77-0.58

Location: southbound between the A120 Colchester East and the junction with the A133 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 January 2019 to 24 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.75 miles from Chelmsford.

51.92-0.92

Location: southbound between the A120 Colchester East and the junction with the A1124 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 January 2019 to 27 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.23 miles from Chelmsford.

51.89-0.85

Location: southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 January 2019 to 30 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.46 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.79

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A1124 and the A120 Colchester West.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 January 2019 to 30 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.53 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.8

Location: southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 January 2019 to 05:00 on 23 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.48 miles from Chelmsford.

51.78-0.62

Location: southbound between the A120 Colchester West and the junction with the A130 Chelmsford North.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 January 2019 to 05:00 on 22 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.48 miles from Chelmsford.

51.78-0.62

Location: northbound between the A130 Chelmsford North and the junction with the A120 Colchester West.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 January 2019 to 05:00 on 23 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.63 miles from Chelmsford.

51.78-0.61

Location: northbound between the A130 Chelmsford North and the junction with the A120 Colchester West.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 January 2019 to 05:00 on 22 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.63 miles from Chelmsford.

51.78-0.61