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Current traffic around 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 northbound between junctions J16 and J17 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 16 Jul 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.66 miles from Chelmsford.
CONGESTION
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 16 Jul 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Chelmsford. CLEARED @ 07:29


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J16 and J17 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 21 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.09 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 18:00 on 17 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 16.45 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 18:00 on 17 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 16.35 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J20B and J19 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadside Equipment Maintenance.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.02 miles from Chelmsford. CLEARED @ 05:05
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 17 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 17 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound at junction J26 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.93 miles from Chelmsford. CLEARED @ 05:23
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A12 and the A136 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.09 miles from Chelmsford. CLEARED @ 05:23
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the A136 and the junction with the A12 Colchester East.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 17 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.8 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A136 and the A12 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.84 miles from Chelmsford. CLEARED @ 05:23
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the A12 Colchester West and the junction with the A131 North.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Jul 2025 to 26 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the A131 North and the junction with the A12 Colchester West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Jul 2025 to 26 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.54 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the A12 Colchester West and the junction with the A131 South.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Jul 2025 to 26 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.81 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the A131 South and the junction with the A131 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 24 Jul 2025 to 26 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.43 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the A131 North and the junction with the A12 Colchester West.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 21 Jul 2025 to 26 Jul 2025.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 29 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 15.46 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 21 Jul 2025 to 26 Jul 2025.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 29 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 15.36 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the A131 North and the junction with the A12 Colchester West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 21 Jul 2025 to 23 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the A12 Colchester West and the junction with the A131 North.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 21 Jul 2025 to 23 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the A12 Colchester West and the junction with the A131 North.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:30 on 18 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 19 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 16.18 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the A131 North and the junction with the A12 Colchester West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:30 on 18 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 19 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 16.2 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A131 South.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 17 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 18 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.87 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 South and the A131 North.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 17 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 18 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.87 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 18 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 16.56 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 18 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 16.5 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound exit slip at junction J17 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 16 Jul 2025 to 19 Jul 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 21 Jul 2025 to 26 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.87 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J25 and J26 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 16 Jul 2025 to 19 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.18 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J23 and J25 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 16 Jul 2025 to 19 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.86 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound at junction J25 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 16 Jul 2025 to 19 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.46 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J26 and J25 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 16 Jul 2025 to 19 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.92 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the A12 Colchester West and the junction with the A131 South.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 26 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Chelmsford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the A131 South and the junction with the A131 North.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 26 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 18.43 miles from Chelmsford.

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Location: northbound between junctions J16 and J17 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 16 July 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.66 miles from Chelmsford.

51.69-0.49

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 16 July 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.78

Location: northbound between junctions J16 and J17 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 21 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.09 miles from Chelmsford.

51.7-0.51

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 18:00 on 17 July 2025.
Nearest town: 16.45 miles from Chelmsford.

51.87-0.66

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 18:00 on 17 July 2025.
Nearest town: 16.35 miles from Chelmsford.

51.87-0.66

Location: southbound between junctions J20B and J19 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadside Equipment Maintenance.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.02 miles from Chelmsford.

51.77-0.55

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 July 2025 to 06:00 on 17 July 2025.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.77

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 July 2025 to 06:00 on 17 July 2025.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.77

Location: southbound at junction J26 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.93 miles from Chelmsford.

51.89-0.83

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A12 and the A136 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.09 miles from Chelmsford.

51.91-0.96

Location: westbound between the A136 and the junction with the A12 Colchester East.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 July 2025 to 05:00 on 17 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.8 miles from Chelmsford.

51.9-0.98

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A136 and the A12 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.84 miles from Chelmsford.

51.89-1.03

Location: westbound between the A12 Colchester West and the junction with the A131 North.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 July 2025 to 26 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.78

Location: eastbound between the A131 North and the junction with the A12 Colchester West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 July 2025 to 26 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.54 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.59

Location: westbound between the A12 Colchester West and the junction with the A131 South.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 July 2025 to 26 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.81 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.61

Location: eastbound between the A131 South and the junction with the A131 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 24 July 2025 to 26 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.43 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.58

Location: eastbound between the A131 North and the junction with the A12 Colchester West.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 21 July 2025 to 26 July 2025.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 July 2025 to 05:00 on 29 July 2025.
Nearest town: 15.46 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.74

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 21 July 2025 to 26 July 2025.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 July 2025 to 05:00 on 29 July 2025.
Nearest town: 15.36 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.75

Location: eastbound between the A131 North and the junction with the A12 Colchester West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 21 July 2025 to 23 July 2025.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.77

Location: westbound between the A12 Colchester West and the junction with the A131 North.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 21 July 2025 to 23 July 2025.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.77

Location: westbound between the A12 Colchester West and the junction with the A131 North.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:30 on 18 July 2025 to 05:00 on 19 July 2025.
Nearest town: 16.18 miles from Chelmsford.

51.87-0.67

Location: eastbound between the A131 North and the junction with the A12 Colchester West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:30 on 18 July 2025 to 05:00 on 19 July 2025.
Nearest town: 16.2 miles from Chelmsford.

51.87-0.66

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A131 South.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 17 July 2025 to 05:00 on 18 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.87 miles from Chelmsford.

51.87-0.58

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A131 South and the A131 North.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 17 July 2025 to 05:00 on 18 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.87 miles from Chelmsford.

51.87-0.58

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 July 2025 to 06:00 on 18 July 2025.
Nearest town: 16.56 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.68

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 July 2025 to 06:00 on 18 July 2025.
Nearest town: 16.5 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.68

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J17 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 16 July 2025 to 19 July 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 21 July 2025 to 26 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.87 miles from Chelmsford.

51.7-0.51

Location: northbound between junctions J25 and J26 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 16 July 2025 to 19 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.18 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.78

Location: northbound between junctions J23 and J25 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 16 July 2025 to 19 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.86 miles from Chelmsford.

51.87-0.77

Location: southbound at junction J25 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 16 July 2025 to 19 July 2025.

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

51.88-0.79

Location: southbound between junctions J26 and J25 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 16 July 2025 to 19 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.92 miles from Chelmsford.

51.89-0.83

Location: westbound between the A12 Colchester West and the junction with the A131 South.

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 July 2025 to 06:00 on 26 July 2025.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.78

Location: eastbound between the A131 South and the junction with the A131 North.

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 July 2025 to 06:00 on 26 July 2025.
Nearest town: 18.43 miles from Chelmsford.

51.88-0.58