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🕐 Last verified 29 Jun, 16:01

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Moderate
RoadA120
DirectionWestbound
RegionWestbound
Category (NH)Congestion
ReportedMon 29 Jun, 16:01
Road typeSingle Carriageway
Speed limit60 mph
Weather⛅ Partly cloudy
ReferenceREF-26194605

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What National Highways say

A120 westbound within the B1024 junction | Westbound | Congestion

Location : The A120 westbound between the A12 Colchester West and the junction with the A131 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 29 June 2026.

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Recent A120 incidents

3 incidents and roadworks logged on the A120 in the last 30 days. Times are UK time.

A120 | Essex | Road Closure | Expect DelaysFri 28 Aug, 17:12 A120 | Essex | Road Closure | Expect DelaysSat 22 Aug, 08:23 A120 | Essex | Road Closure | DelaysThu 13 Aug, 18:37 A120 | Essex | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysWed 29 Jul, 16:40 A120 | Essex | Road Closure | Expect DelaysSat 18 Jul, 18:47 A120 | Essex | Road Closure | Expect DelaysSat 18 Jul, 18:47
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This incident had not closed the road at 17:37 UK time on Tue 3 Nov 2026, according to National Highways. See the A120 right now.

What happened on the A120 on 29 Jun 2026?

Incident on the A120 westbound in Westbound, reported at 16:01 UK time on Mon 29 Jun. Still live.

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