LONG queues are forming on the eastbound A127 due to water main repairs.
Essex and Suffolk Water have announced the repair work is taking place between the Fortune of War and Nevendon junctions, blocking one lane.
#A127 eastbound carriageway between #Nevendon & #FortuneOfWar down to 1 lane due to water main repairs #Basildon #Traffic @INRIXtraffic_SE
— Essex&Suffolk Water (@eswater_care) October 17, 2016
As of 5.15pm, traffic was queuing back as far as the junction with the M25.
Motorists have reported long delays due to the lane closure.
Chronic congestion #Laindon #Southend bound #A127 & not even rush hour yet - @Essex_CC get a grip pic.twitter.com/QK9F2mP6XQ
— TGtheradiomanSide2 (@TwitchingTabby) October 17, 2016
This is causing real problems and not rush hour yet 😬 #a127 https://t.co/5ZyIZGQdeU
— Jade B (@jade_blackburn1) October 17, 2016
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