Nearly 100 drivers caught speeding in two hours on major Essex road
In just two hours, nearly 100 drivers were caught speeding on major roads in Essex including the A12, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety in […]
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Major upgrade to go ahead for the A127 Fairglen Interchange
A £15 million funding boost will finally kickstart long-awaited upgrades to the Fairglen Interchange, a notorious congestion hotspot where the A127, A130, and A1245 meet. […]
Public opinion divided as government backs new Lower Thames Crossing
The UK government has announced its support for the long-debated Lower Thames Crossing, a major infrastructure project that would create a new road link between […]
A13 closed due to serious RTC: Traffic Alert
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 […]
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 by traffic officers for a […]
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 emergency services were sent to […]
Water main bursts in Thorpe Bay, flooding the road and some homes
If you have noticed low water pressure in Shoebury and Thorpe Bay this morning, it is due to a water main that burst in the […]
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 lights being out at around […]
Speed camera cut down and stolen in Essex
A speed camera in Essex appears to have been cut down overnight in a targeted act. The camera, which had been situated on Ashingdon Road […]
Pedestrians forced to walk into busy roads to avoid overgrown foliage
Pedestrians are reporting “dangerous, unacceptable and downright treacherous” conditions on several footpaths, due to overgrown foliage forcing people to walk into busy roads. Parents with […]
The latest updates as Storm Isha hits Southend and the UK
Update 1 (22:20): Storm Isha has arrived in Southend, bringing strong winds. A “huge” oak tree has already been blown down in West Road, Westcliff. […]
Protest as 100-year-old tree is cut down
Protestors held a demonstration in Rochford this morning whilst a 100-year-old Oak tree was cut down by property developers. The group of environmental activists gathered […]
Why does Watery Lane in Hullbridge always flood?
The key road route between Battlesbridge and Hullbridge in Essex often floods, making it impassable for most vehicles. When Watery Lane is flooded and impassable, […]