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🕐 Last verified 30 Jul, 01:55

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA120
DirectionEastbound
RegionEssex
ReportedWed 29 Jul, 16:40
ClearedThu 30 Jul, 02:40
Lasted10h
Road typeSingle Carriageway
Speed limit60 mph
Weather☀️ Clear sky
ReferenceREF-26209376
Views101

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A120 | Essex | Carriageway Closure | Expect Delays

The A120 in Essex is closed eastbound between the A133 (Hare Green) and the B1035 (Horsley Cross) for emergency resurfacing following an earlier vehicle fire.

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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 | Road Closure | Expect DelaysSat 18 Jul, 18:47 A120 | Essex | Road Closure | Expect DelaysSat 18 Jul, 18:47 A120 westbound within the B1024 junction | Westbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 16:01
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Is the A120 closed?

Not because of these roadworks. They finished at 02:40 UK time on Thu 30 Jul. See the A120 right now.

What happened on the A120 on 29 Jul 2026?

Roadworks on the A120 eastbound in Essex, reported at 16:40 UK time on Wed 29 Jul. Cleared at 02:40 on Thu 30 Jul.

How long did it last?

10h, from 16:40 UK time on Wed 29 Jul.

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