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The A12 in Essex is closed southbound between J25 (Marks Tey) & J23 (Kelvedon) due to an overrunning roadworks. 
The A12 in Essex is closed southbound between J25 (Marks Tey) & J23 (Kelvedon) due to an overrunning roadworks. 
The A12 in Essex is closed southbound between J25 (Marks Tey) & J23 (Kelvedon) due to an overrunning roadworks. 
⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 59 minutes. Monitoring continues.
The A12 in Essex is closed southbound between J25 (Marks Tey) & J23 (Kelvedon) due to an overrunning roadworks. 
⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 1h 39m. Monitoring continues.
The A12 in Essex is closed southbound between J25 (Marks Tey) & J23 (Kelvedon) due to an overrunning roadworks. 
⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 2h 19m. Monitoring continues.
✅ Incident cleared — A12 reopened at 07:06 on 5 Sep 2026. Total disruption: 2h 19m. All lanes open, traffic returning to normal.
The A12 in Essex is closed southbound between J25 (Marks Tey) & J23 (Kelvedon) due to an overrunning roadworks. 
Wording as published by National Highways, recorded as it changed.
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