Wickford motorists face delays for up to three months as major works to improve part of the A132 are carried out.

The work will strengthen and resurface the stretch between the Runwell Road and London Road roundabouts.

The 12-week scheme is expected to cause serious traffic congestion, and motorists have been warned of lane closures, contraflows and delays at peak times.

Men at work - resurfacing work begins on the A132

Picture: STEPHEN LLOYD

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