Delays are forming on the A12 between the Junction 16 at Galleywood and junction 15 at Three Mile Hill due to a vehicle fire.
Firefighters from Brentwood, Chelmsford and Great Baddow tackled the blaze, which was reported at about 1.17pm today.
Update 1.33pm: The A12 is blocked in both directions between the Junction 16 at Galleywood and junction 15 at Three Mile Hill due to a vehicle fire.
Delays are forming in both directions.
Update:1.57pm: The northbound carriageway has reopened and delays are beginning to ease.
Update 2pm: One lane closed between J16 (Galleywood B1007) and J15 (Three Mile Hill A414) Delays back to J17 Howe Green.
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