DRIVERS are experiencing lengthy delays on the A12 near Colchester due to a broken-down vehicle.

One lane on the A12's northbound carriageway has been closed between Junction 24 at Kelvedon and Junction 25 at Marks Tey.

The closure is said to have been put in place after a vehicle broke down on the busy main road at about 4pm.

As a result, motorists are being told to expect to hit congestion from as far back as Junction 21 at Witham.