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.

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…

3 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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 weeks 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…

3 months ago

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash on Hobleythick Lane near A127 in Southend

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a serious crash involving a car on Hobleythick Lane in Westcliff. Emergency services…

3 months ago

Four killed in plane crash at Southend Airport: Here’s everything that is known

A tragic plane crash at Southend Airport has left four people dead and brought all flight operations to a halt.…

3 months ago

“Complete chaos” at Chelmsford Justin Timberlake concert as fans trapped for hours and organisers vanish online

Music fans who travelled from across Essex to see Justin Timberlake perform in Chelmsford say they were left stranded for…

3 months ago

Southend Airport scraps free 15-minute drop-off period and brings in £7 minimum charge

Southend Airport has quietly removed its previously free 15-minute drop-off and pick-up allowance at the Long Stay car park -…

4 months ago

Dartford Crossing chaos after lorry jack-knifes and hits car, spilling fuel across QEII Bridge

Drivers are facing major disruption on the Dartford Crossing after a heavy goods vehicle struck a car and jack-knifed on…

4 months ago

EasyJet adds new winter flights from Southend Airport to “magical” Finland destination

Passengers flying from Southend Airport can now book a magical festive escape, as easyJet has announced direct flights to Rovaniemi…

4 months ago