A CANVEY road was gridlocked after a lorry got stuck between two bollards.

Traffic built up in Furtherwick Road, Canvey, at around 11.30am today after the lorry got stuck attempting to clear a corner.

Passersby said there was gridlock until 5pm as the lorry blocked both lanes with police closing one lane in an attempt to ease traffic.

Police were called shortly before 12pm to Furtherwick Road following reports of a lorry with burst tyres. The area was cleared shortly before 6pm.