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A120 Trunk Road · Puckeridge (A10) → Harwich
Clear ⏱ Updated 08:25

A120 traffic at 08:25 on Tuesday 20 October: 2 closures tonight.

A120 traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 08:25
→ A120 eastbound traffic✅ No incidents reported ← A120 westbound traffic✅ No incidents reported
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Regions: East of England
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No live incidents on the A120 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A120 closures tonight and the next 3 days 2

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Full closure
    Eastbound A120 eastbound Horsley Cross Roundabout to Ramsey Roundabout carriageway closure
    Tonight · 21:00–05:00
  • Full closure
    Westbound A120 westbound Ramsey Roundabout to Horsley Cross Roundabout carriageway closure
    Tonight · 21:00–05:00
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Is the A120 closed? Quick answers

Checked 08:25 on Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Is the A120 closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A120 at 08:25.

Is the A120 closed tonight?

Yes. The A120 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Tue 20 Oct, 18:00 to 06:00): eastbound Horsley Cross Roundabout to Ramsey Roundabout carriageway closure, 21:00 to 05:00; and westbound Ramsey Roundabout to Horsley Cross Roundabout carriageway closure, 21:00 to 05:00.

Tonight: A120 closures and diversions ›

Is the A120 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A120 has 4 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 23 Oct 18:00 to Mon 26 Oct 06:00): eastbound Horsley Cross Roundabout to Ramsey Roundabout carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 05:00; westbound Ramsey Roundabout to Horsley Cross Roundabout carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 05:00; and westbound B1018 Galley's Corner roundabout to A131 Panners Interchange carriageway closure, Sat 20:00 to 06:00 and 1 more.

This weekend: A120 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A120 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A120 since midnight.

A120 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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🗺️ A120 Traffic Map — Where It's Happening

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📍 Heading to… off the A120

The places people drive to most, the A120 junction for each, and live A120 incidents nearby at 08:25.

Ferry port

Harwich International Port

Harwich (Parkeston), Essex
🛣️ Via the A120
✅ No A120 incidents reported within 3 miles

Stena Line ferries to the Hook of Holland; A120 off the A12 near Colchester

🧭 Directions Essex traffic
Airport

London Stansted Airport

Stansted, Essex
🛣️ Via the A120
✅ No A120 incidents reported within 3 miles

Nearly 30 million passengers in 2024; reached via the M11 and A120

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⚠️ Most Dangerous A120 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A120 has 408 recorded collisions at 9 collision hotspots, involving 606 casualties (15 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr Braintree
122 collisions · 163 casualties · 6 fatal · 20 serious
Severe Blackspot
#2
nr Harwich
28 collisions · 42 casualties · 5 fatal · 12 serious
Severe Blackspot
#3
nr Halstead
46 collisions · 75 casualties · 2 fatal · 11 serious
Severe Blackspot
#4
nr Colchester
56 collisions · 84 casualties · 1 fatal · 11 serious
Severe Blackspot
#5
nr Ware
13 collisions · 22 casualties · 1 fatal · 4 serious
Blackspot
#6
nr M11
84 collisions · 130 casualties · 24 serious
Severe Blackspot
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❓ A120 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A120 closed today?

Any A120 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.

Is there traffic on the A120 today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A120, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

What is the worst time to use the A120?

The A120 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A120 right now?

Roadworks and overnight closures on the A120 are listed above and at /traffic/a120/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.

What roads connect to the A120?

The A120 connects to: M11, A12.

Is there an accident on the A120 eastbound or westbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the A120 eastbound and the A120 westbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.

📊 A120 Status Summary

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ℹ️ A120 Road Details

Length
65 miles
From
Puckeridge (A10)
To
Harwich
Type
A-road
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
17:00–19:00

📍 Key A120 Locations

Bishop's Stortford Stansted Braintree Colchester Harwich

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DfT STATS19 police collision records

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