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LIVE: Lane closed on M11 Northbound after crash near A120
Hello and welcome to our Live Blog. Here we will keep you posted on the M11 Northbound, where a crash between the A120 and A11 has seen a lane closed.
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Crash near A120 closes lane on M11 Northbound with delays building
One lane is closed on the M11 northbound after a crash between the A120 and A11.
Lane blocked on A120 West-bound near A12 due to broken down vehicle
One lane is blocked on the A120 westbound, between A133 and A12, Junction 29, Ardleigh Crown, due to a broken down vehicle.
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