Traffic & Travel Updates

Get the latest on accidents, road closures, traffic jams, public transport updates and travel disruptions across Southend-on-Sea and the wider South East Essex area.

Whether you’re commuting, planning a trip or just trying to avoid the queues, we’ve got the real-time updates and local insight to help you stay one step ahead on the move.

Huge Sutton Road pothole causes thousands of pounds of damage to vehicles

At least 25 drivers have reported damage to their vehicles after hitting a “crater-like” pothole on Sutton Road, with the…

5 days ago

Firefighters cut woman free after car and bus crash in Southend

A woman was freed from her car by firefighters after her car was in a collision with a bus on…

1 week ago

Three people arrested after A130 crash that injured five emergency workers

Three people have been arrested following a serious early morning collision on the A130 that left five emergency services workers…

2 weeks ago

Sutton Road closed after “horrific” serious collision near Southend city centre

Part of Sutton Road in Southend city centre has been closed this afternoon after a serious collision involving a van…

2 months ago

2 years of roadworks: Queensway underpass to be filled in as Southend prepares for major road overhaul

Queensway underpass is set to disappear as Southend prepares for one of its biggest regeneration projects in decades. The underpass…

2 months ago

Police car flips onto roof outside Southend police station blocking the busy road

A police flipped onto its roof outside the police station on Victoria Avenue in Southend while responding to an incident.…

3 months ago

Disruption set to continue as two sets of temporary traffic lights cause chaos in Rochford

Drivers in Rochford and Southend are facing major delays this week after two separate sets of temporary traffic lights were…

4 months ago

A127 closed after serious crash ‘involving motorbike’ near Rayleigh Weir

The A127 was closed London-bound on Wednesday evening following a serious crash between Rayleigh Weir and the Fairglen Interchange. The…

4 months ago

Serious crash near Priory Park in Southend leaves three children in hospital

A serious crash on Victoria Avenue, next to Priory Park, in Southend this afternoon has left three children in hospital…

4 months ago

c2c trains return to public ownership instead of being operated by Italian company

Train services between Southend and London have returned to public ownership for the first time in 30 years, as the…

6 months ago