Gas works on A12 causing long traffic delays

An emergency lane closure on the A12 has been put in place

There are heavy delays on the southbound A12 in Essex due to gas works.

National Highways said there had been one emergency lane closure at junction 25 for Marks Tey "for gas utility works".

It reported about 50 minutes of hold-ups between junction 28, for Colchester, and junction 25.

Drivers are being warned to allow extra time for their journey.