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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.

easyJet flight from Southend Airport diverted with engine damage

Sunday, 20 October, 2024 News Editor 0

An easyJet flight that took off from Southend Airport on Saturday morning was forced to divert to Gatwick, with airport fire engines dispatched to meet […]

Air Ambulance lands in Seaway carpark, after pedestrian hit by car

Saturday, 28 September, 2024 News Editor 0

An Air Ambulance was called by paramedics who were responding to a serious incident on Queensway, near York Road. A pedestrian was hit by a […]

Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after collision near Sadlers Farm

Wednesday, 4 September, 2024 News Editor 0

Part of the A130 was closed today due to a serious collision involving a single vehicle. All emergency services were dispatched to the scene of […]

Man nearly run over on the A127 by driver fleeing collision

Monday, 2 September, 2024 News Editor 0

A shocking altercation happened on the A127 on Sunday 1 September, following a collision at the Progress Road traffic lights junction. The driver of a […]

A13 closed due to serious RTC: Traffic Alert

Thursday, 29 August, 2024 News Editor 0

The A13 was closed Londonbound today between the Wennington Interchange and the Ferry Lane interchange, following a serious RTC. The road remained closed for much […]

easyJet further expands flight options from Southend Airport

Thursday, 22 August, 2024 News Editor 0

easyJet have announced additional flights from their new base opening at the airport next year, as well as three brand new routes. The announcement of […]

Severe congestion on all approaches to the Dartford Crossing

Saturday, 17 August, 2024 News Editor 0

There has been major congestion on roads approaching the Dartford Crossing bridge in Essex today. The QEll Bridge was closed by traffic officers for a […]

Lorry tips over on the A127 Tesco roundabout in Southend

Wednesday, 7 August, 2024 News Editor 0

A HGV tipped over at the Tesco roundabout in Southend on the A127, spilling its load onto the road. All emergency services were sent to […]

Emergency response after major water main bursts in Shoebury

Friday, 26 July, 2024 News Editor 0

A major water main burst overnight in Shoebury, causing a significant flood. The roundabout at The Angel Inn was impassable. Multiple cars have broken down […]

Mass failure of traffic lights in Southend city centre

Monday, 22 July, 2024 News Editor 0

Multiple sets of traffic lights stopped working in Southend-on-Sea city centre on Monday evening. We began receiving reports of traffic lights being out at around […]

Southend seafront car parking now more expensive than Disney World

Monday, 1 July, 2024 News Editor 0

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

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

Monday, 3 June, 2024 News Editor 0

This weekend Southend Airport was the busiest it has been for several years, as it handled extra flights bringing fans to the Champions League final […]

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

Thursday, 16 May, 2024 News Editor 0

easyJet have announced they will be re-opening a full base at London Southend Airport, with six new routes launching to popular destinations. The airline is […]

Traffic gridlock as Sutton Road closes for 10 days

Thursday, 14 March, 2024 News Editor 0

Sutton Road is going to be closed from Purdeys Way to Southend Road for up to 10 days, due to a collapsed sewer. The closure […]

Traffic chaos hits Southend and Rochford due to roadworks

Wednesday, 13 March, 2024 News Editor 0

Southend and Rochford residents faced a day of severe traffic congestion, as multiple roadworks caused gridlock on key routes. Tracking data indicated that major roads […]

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