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The A12 in Essex is closed in both directions between J27 and J29 near Colchester, due to a police-led incident which occurred shortly after 09:30 this morning. 

The A12 in Essex is closed in both directions between J27 and J29 near Colchester, due to a police-led incident which occurred shortly after 09:30 this morning. 

The A12 in Essex is closed in both directions between J27 and J29 near Colchester, due to a police-led incident which occurred shortly after 09:30 this morning. 

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 1h 10m. Monitoring continues.
The A12 in Essex is closed in both directions between J27 and J29 near Colchester, due to a police-led incident which occurred shortly after 09:30 this morning. 

✅ Incident cleared — A12 reopened at 11:51 on 3 Sep 2026. Total disruption: 1h 40m. All lanes open, traffic returning to normal.
The A12 in Essex is closed in both directions between J27 and J29 near Colchester, due to a police-led incident which occurred shortly after 09:30 this morning. 

Wording as published by National Highways, recorded as it changed.
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