Part of the A12 is closed after a large oil spillage (Image: Google)
The A12 was closed due to an oil spillage.
The southbound carriageway between Colchester and Marks Tey remains closed on Friday following a large oil spillage from a tractor.
Traffic sensors showed severe delays and building queues of traffic on the major route.
The #A12 in #Essex remains closed southbound between J26 (#Colchester) and J25 (#MarksTey) due to a large oil spillage from a tractor.
— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) August 9, 2024
This closure is now within a planned overnight closure until 06:00 (10/08).
Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/pIWmm8kn5w
A spokesman for National Highways said clear-up works were extended overnight to be completed by 6am on Saturday.
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