Traffic & Travel Updates

easyJet further expands flight options from Southend Airport

easyJet have announced additional flights from their new base opening at the airport next year, as well as three brand…

1 year ago

Severe congestion on all approaches to the Dartford Crossing

There has been major congestion on roads approaching the Dartford Crossing bridge in Essex today. The QEll Bridge was closed…

1 year ago

Lorry tips over on the A127 Tesco roundabout in Southend

A HGV tipped over at the Tesco roundabout in Southend on the A127, spilling its load onto the road. All…

1 year ago

Emergency response after major water main bursts in Shoebury

A major water main burst overnight in Shoebury, causing a significant flood. The roundabout at The Angel Inn was impassable.…

1 year ago

Mass failure of traffic lights in Southend city centre

Multiple sets of traffic lights stopped working in Southend-on-Sea city centre on Monday evening. We began receiving reports of traffic…

1 year ago

Southend seafront car parking now more expensive than Disney World

It now costs more to park on Southend seafront for a day, than it does to park at Disney World…

1 year ago

30 extra flights at Southend Airport for the UEFA Champions League final

This weekend Southend Airport was the busiest it has been for several years, as it handled extra flights bringing fans…

1 year ago

easyJet to re-open base at Southend Airport, with six new routes launching

easyJet have announced they will be re-opening a full base at London Southend Airport, with six new routes launching to…

1 year ago

Traffic gridlock as Sutton Road closes for 10 days

Sutton Road is going to be closed from Purdeys Way to Southend Road for up to 10 days, due to…

2 years ago

Traffic chaos hits Southend and Rochford due to roadworks

Southend and Rochford residents faced a day of severe traffic congestion, as multiple roadworks caused gridlock on key routes. Tracking…

2 years ago