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🕐 Last verified 3 Mar, 10:40

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA12
DirectionNorthbound (Colchester-bound)
RegionEastern
CountySuffolk
Category (NH)Vehicle Fire
ReportedTue 3 Mar, 09:18
Cleared10:40
Lasted1h 21m
Road typeA-Road (varies by section)
Speed limit30-70 mph (varies by section)
Weather☀️ Clear sky
ReferenceREF-19428438

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A12 northbound (Colchester-bound) between J31 and J32A | Northbound | Vehicle Fire

Location : The A12 northbound between junctions J31 and J32A . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:45 and 13:00 on 3 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 3 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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Recent A12 incidents

10 incidents and roadworks logged on the A12 in the last 30 days, 7 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

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Is the A12 closed?

Not because of this vehicle fire. It cleared at 10:40 UK time on Tue 3 Mar. See the A12 right now.

What happened on the A12 on 3 Mar 2026?

Vehicle fire on the A12 northbound (Colchester-bound) J31 to J32A in Suffolk, reported at 09:18 UK time on Tue 3 Mar. Cleared at 10:40.

How long did it last?

1h 21m, from 09:18 UK time on Tue 3 Mar.

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