Emergency services remain at the scene after an incident on Saturday morning (January 3)
Matt Lee Senior Multimedia Journalist
14:07, 03 Jan 2026
Police remain at the scene (stock image)(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Drivers are being urged to follow diversion routes after a serious collision on the A120 at the Coggeshall bypass. The major road has been closed since an incident was reported at around 7am on January 3.
Emergency services are still working on the road, which has now been closed for several hours. Essex Police said motorists should find another route if they are planning to use the A120 between West Street and Colchester Road.
National Highways said the A120 is closed in both directions between the A131 (Braintree) and the B1024 (Coggeshall). National Highways contractors are attending to assist.
Drivers are being directed to take diversion routes. Traffic is being diverted locally at the scene of the incident; however, traffic travelling from further afield is advised to follow the routes below.
Eastbound:
- At Panners Interchange, take the A131 through Great Notley and Great Leighs and continue to the roundabout with the A130.
- At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the A130.
- Continue on the A130 through Little Waltham and Chelmsford to the A12 at Junction 19 Boreham Interchange.
- At Boreham Interchan,ge follow the A12 north towards Colchester
- Rejoin the A120 at Marks Tey Interchange.
Westbound:
- At Marks Tey Interchange, take the A12 south to J19 Boreham Interchange;
- At Boreham Interchange, take the A130 through Chelmsford and Little Waltham to the roundabout with the A131;
- Take the third exit onto the A131 and continue through Great Leighs and Great Notley;
- Rejoin the A120 at Panners Interchange.
A spokesperson for National Highways said: “Delays are likely on approach to the closure and diversion routes. If this closure impacts your planned route, please allow extra journey time.
“Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional X feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up-to-the-minute information on 0300 123 5000.”
A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “We’re on the scene of a serious collision on the A120 at the Coggeshall bypass between West Street and Colchester Road. We were alerted to the incident at 7am this morning, Saturday, 3 January.
“Emergency services are working at the scene, and the road is closed in both directions whilst that work is carried out. Please find another route if you’re planning to travel using this stretch of the A120. We appreciate your patience and understanding and we’ll provide an update when we practically can.”