There are delays on the London bound side of the A12 following a two-vehicle collision.
All lanes have now reopened, but there is still slow traffic after the collision near to Junction 25, the A120 at Marks Tey.
Essex Police said the crash happened just after 7am.
There was congestion to Junction 26, the A1124 at Eight Ash Green, while one lane was closed.
A white Vauxhall van and a Silver Ford Mondeo were involved in the crash.
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