The work will take place between Colchester and the Copdock Interchange (Image: Newsquest)
A 20-mile stretch of the A12 is set to close next month for essential roadworks.
National Highways is warning drivers to expect delays as they carry out the project between junctions 33 at Copdock and junction 29 for the Colchester Crown Interchange.
During the work engineers from National Highways will be carrying out resurfacing, refreshing road markings, and replacing worn-out road studs.
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The closures will be in place between Monday, January 12, and Saturday, January 31 and will take palce overnight from 8pm to 5am to avoid disruption.
While the road is closed a diversion route will be in place, which is as follows:
- Continue east on the A120
- At the A120/B1035 roundabout, take the B1035 (Clacton Road) and head north
- Turn left onto the B1352 (Long Road) and continue to Lawford
- Take the second exit ontothe A137 and follow it to A14 junction 56 (Wherstead Interchange)
- Join the A14 and continue to junction 55 (Copdock Interchange) before continuing your journey
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