The A12 is partially blocked this morning (February 24) after an incident at around 7am. The southbound carriageway was impacted by the incident, with very slow-moving traffic.

Drivers should expect delays this morning, as the incident, which is at junction 25, leading to Marks Tey, is tailing back. Congestion is currently leading back to junction 26, at the Tollgate Interchange. Emergency services have been contacted for comment.

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