MOTORISTS faced long delays getting off Canvey during the morning rush hour.
Faulty traffic lights at the Waterside Farm roundabout remained stuck on red for long periods of time due to problems with their timings.
A bus also broke down in Long Road, causing queues to build up.
Drivers reported journey times of up to 90 minutes from Canvey to Southend.
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