A13 closed: Major road in Essex closed between the A1153 Dagenham and A1306 near Aveley after serious crash
A crash on the A13 in south Essex is causing delays of nearly half an hour.
The road is blocked at the Wennington Interchange with congestion to Ferry Lane in Rainham and detours currently in operation. Delays are worst between Marsh Way and Junction 30 for the M25 but are expected to begin easing.
An update from the AA states: “Road blocked and long delays due to crash on A13 out of town at A1306 (Wennington Interchange). Congestion to Ferry Lane at Rainham. Detour in operation - via the slip roads.
“Severe delays of 29 minutes and delays easing on A13 Eastbound between Marsh Way and M25 J30 (Lakeside / Purfleet). Average speed five mph.”
National Highways says: “The A13 in Essex is closed eastbound between the A1153 (Dagenham) and the A1306 (near Aveley) due to a serious collision which has occurred off network. The collision occurred earlier this morning at at the request of Essex Police this section of the A13 has been closed to assist with their ongoing incident.
“If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”