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Current traffic around Colchester

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

ACCIDENT
Location: The A120 westbound between the A131 South and the junction with the M11 .
Reason: Road traffic collision.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 12:15 and 12:30 on 30 Apr 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.36 miles from Colchester.
CONGESTION
Location: The A120 westbound at the junction with the A131 South.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 30 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.37 miles from Colchester.
CONGESTION
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J22 and J21 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 30 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.41 miles from Colchester. CLEARED @ 09:18
CONGESTION
Location: The A12 northbound at junction J28 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 30 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.13 miles from Colchester. CLEARED @ 08:42
CONGESTION
Location: The A12 northbound entry slip at junction J28 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 3.15 miles from Colchester. CLEARED @ 08:42
CONGESTION
Location: The A120 westbound entry slip from the A131 South.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 16.08 miles from Colchester. CLEARED @ 08:24
CONGESTION
Location: The A12 northbound at junction J28 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 30 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.13 miles from Colchester. CLEARED @ 08:15
CONGESTION
Location: The A12 northbound entry slip at junction J28 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 30 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.15 miles from Colchester. CLEARED @ 07:57
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 08:00 and 08:15 on 30 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 6.13 miles from Colchester. CLEARED @ 07:57
CONGESTION
Location: The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A131 South.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.88 miles from Colchester. CLEARED @ 07:48
CONGESTION
Location: The A120 westbound at the junction with the A131 South.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 17.37 miles from Colchester. CLEARED @ 08:15


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J28 and J29 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 05:00 on 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.13 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound entry slip from the A131 South.
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.02 miles from Colchester. CLEARED @ 04:57
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J18 and J24 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:37 on 27 Apr 2026 to 05:00 on 2 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.15 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J27 and J29 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 05:00 on 20 May 2026.
Nearest town: 3.11 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J51 Needham Market.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 19.89 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J51 Needham Market and J50 Stowmarket East.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 19.56 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J28 and J27 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 05:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.8 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J27 and J29 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 May 2026 to 05:00 on 20 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.11 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound at junction J29 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 May 2026 to 05:00 on 20 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.18 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound entry slip at junction J29 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 May 2026 to 05:00 on 19 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.11 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound exit slip at junction J26 .
Reason: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 05:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.39 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J28 and J26 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 05:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.8 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J27 and J28 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 7 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.63 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the A131 North and the junction with the A131 South.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.89 miles from Colchester.
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 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.2 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J54 Ipswich West and J56 Ipswich Docks.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.27 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A133 and the A136 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 7 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 5.46 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J30 and J29 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 May 2026 to 05:00 on 5 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.62 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J29 and J30 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 May 2026 to 05:00 on 5 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.62 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J19 and J24 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.87 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J18 and J19 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.15 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J24 and J23 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.24 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J23 and J25 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.96 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J24 and J23 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.24 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J23 and J24 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.56 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.92 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J29 and J30 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.81 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J30 and J29 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.11 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J18 and J17 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.63 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound exit slip at junction J18 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.58 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound exit slip at junction J18 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 May 2026 to 05:00 on 31 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 1 Jun 2026 to 7 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 Jun 2026 to 14 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 15 Jun 2026 to 21 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.81 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound entry slip at junction J18 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 May 2026 to 05:00 on 31 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 1 Jun 2026 to 7 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 Jun 2026 to 14 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 15 Jun 2026 to 21 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.71 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound exit slip at junction J19 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 May 2026 to 05:00 on 31 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 1 Jun 2026 to 7 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 Jun 2026 to 14 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 15 Jun 2026 to 21 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.87 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J20B and J18 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.18 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound entry slip at junction J19 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.63 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound entry slip at junction J51 Needham Market.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 19.92 miles from Colchester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J52 Claydon and J51 Needham Market.
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.08 miles from Colchester.

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Location: westbound between the A131 South and the junction with the M11 .

Due to: Road traffic collision.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:15 and 12:30 on 30 April 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.36 miles from Colchester.

51.87-0.53

Location: westbound at the junction with the A131 South.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 30 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.37 miles from Colchester.

51.87-0.5

Location: southbound between junctions J22 and J21 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 30 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.41 miles from Colchester.

51.78-0.59

Location: northbound at junction J28 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 30 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.13 miles from Colchester.

51.92-0.9

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J28 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 3.15 miles from Colchester.

51.93-0.9

Location: westbound entry slip from the A131 South.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 16.08 miles from Colchester.

51.87-0.53

Location: northbound at junction J28 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 30 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.13 miles from Colchester.

51.92-0.9

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J28 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 30 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.15 miles from Colchester.

51.93-0.9

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 30 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 6.13 miles from Colchester.

51.88-0.77

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 30 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.88 miles from Colchester.

51.87-0.58

Location: westbound at the junction with the A131 South.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 17.37 miles from Colchester.

51.87-0.5

Location: northbound between junctions J28 and J29 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 April 2026 to 05:00 on 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.13 miles from Colchester.

51.92-0.9

Location: eastbound entry slip from the A131 South.

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 16.02 miles from Colchester.

51.87-0.53

Location: northbound between junctions J18 and J24 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:37 on 27 April 2026 to 05:00 on 2 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.15 miles from Colchester.

51.74-0.52

Location: northbound between junctions J27 and J29 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:00 on 29 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 May 2026.
Nearest town: 3.11 miles from Colchester.

51.92-0.89

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J51 Needham Market.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 19.89 miles from Colchester.

52.15-1.08

Location: westbound between junctions J51 Needham Market and J50 Stowmarket East.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 19.56 miles from Colchester.

52.14-1.08

Location: southbound between junctions J28 and J27 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 05:00 on 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.8 miles from Colchester.

51.91-0.87

Location: northbound between junctions J27 and J29 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 May 2026 to 05:00 on 20 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.11 miles from Colchester.

51.92-0.89

Location: northbound at junction J29 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 May 2026 to 05:00 on 20 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.18 miles from Colchester.

51.93-0.92

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J29 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 May 2026 to 05:00 on 19 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.11 miles from Colchester.

51.92-0.93

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J26 .

Due to: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 05:00 on 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.39 miles from Colchester.

51.89-0.83

Location: southbound between junctions J28 and J26 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 05:00 on 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.8 miles from Colchester.

51.89-0.85

Location: northbound between junctions J27 and J28 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 7 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.63 miles from Colchester.

51.91-0.87

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

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 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.89 miles from Colchester.

51.87-0.58

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 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.2 miles from Colchester.

51.87-0.58

Location: eastbound between junctions J54 Ipswich West and J56 Ipswich Docks.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.27 miles from Colchester.

52.05-1.1

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A133 and the A136 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 7 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 5.46 miles from Colchester.

51.89-1.04

Location: southbound between junctions J30 and J29 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 May 2026 to 05:00 on 5 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.62 miles from Colchester.

51.97-0.98

Location: northbound between junctions J29 and J30 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 May 2026 to 05:00 on 5 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.62 miles from Colchester.

51.95-0.96

Location: northbound between junctions J19 and J24 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.87 miles from Colchester.

51.75-0.52

Location: northbound between junctions J18 and J19 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.15 miles from Colchester.

51.74-0.52

Location: southbound between junctions J24 and J23 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.24 miles from Colchester.

51.85-0.72

Location: northbound between junctions J23 and J25 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.96 miles from Colchester.

51.85-0.73

Location: southbound between junctions J24 and J23 .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.24 miles from Colchester.

51.85-0.72

Location: northbound between junctions J23 and J24 .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.56 miles from Colchester.

51.84-0.72

Location: southbound between junctions J18 and J17 .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.92 miles from Colchester.

51.71-0.53

Location: northbound between junctions J29 and J30 .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.81 miles from Colchester.

51.94-0.96

Location: southbound between junctions J30 and J29 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.11 miles from Colchester.

51.93-0.95

Location: southbound between junctions J18 and J17 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.63 miles from Colchester.

51.72-0.53

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J18 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.58 miles from Colchester.

51.72-0.53

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J18 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 May 2026 to 05:00 on 31 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 1 June 2026 to 7 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 June 2026 to 14 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 15 June 2026 to 21 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.81 miles from Colchester.

51.72-0.53

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J18 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 May 2026 to 05:00 on 31 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 1 June 2026 to 7 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 June 2026 to 14 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 15 June 2026 to 21 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.71 miles from Colchester.

51.72-0.53

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J19 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 May 2026 to 05:00 on 31 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 1 June 2026 to 7 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 June 2026 to 14 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 15 June 2026 to 21 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.87 miles from Colchester.

51.75-0.52

Location: southbound between junctions J20B and J18 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.18 miles from Colchester.

51.76-0.53

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J19 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.63 miles from Colchester.

51.76-0.52

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J51 Needham Market.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 19.92 miles from Colchester.

52.15-1.07

Location: westbound between junctions J52 Claydon and J51 Needham Market.

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.08 miles from Colchester.

52.13-1.09