Gas leak forces part of A127 to be CLOSED from tonight - here's all we know (Image: Google / stock image)
PART of a key south Essex road will be shut from tonight for emergency repairs after a gas leak.
Emergency lane closures will be in place on the A127 from 9pm tonight while Cadent Gas carries out repairs in the road, following the leak in the area.
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The major road will have one lane closed in both Southend-bound and London-bound directions at the junction with Pound Lane - between the A132 at Nevendon and Fairglen Interchange - near the Dick Turpin pub.
The lane closures are expected to remain until Sunday, March 24.
A diversion route will be signposted and emergency access will be maintained at all times, drivers are reassured.
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