Daily Ocean News Bulletin – 19th February 2024

Road – One lane closed due to emergency barrier repairs on A14 Westbound between J50 A1120 (Stowupland) and J49 (Stowmarket). One lane closed due to emergency barrier repairs on A14 Westbound between J50 A1120 (Stowupland) and J49 (Stowmarket). A14 Eastbound exit slip road closed due to flooding at J46 Thurston Road (Thurston / Beyton Green). Traffic returned to normal on A130 Northbound at A12 Chelmsford Bypass. Speed restriction of 40 mph and one lane closed due to resurfacing work on A12 both ways between J13 B1002 (Ingatestone) and J16 B1007 Stock Road (Galleywood).

Port – No issues to report. Further operational information can be found here.

Vessel – MSC Eloane (Working), Ever Ace (working), MSC Daisy (working), Einstein (working), JSP Rover (Inbound), Cosco Shipping Star (Inbound), MSC Gemma (inbound).

Weather – No issues to report.

Road – Traffic easing on M271 Northbound at M27 J3. One lane closed due to long-term roadworks on M27 both ways at J8 A3024 (Bursledon / Hamble). Temporary traffic lights due to water main work on A3 London Road near The Van Dealership. Elm Lane closed due to roadworks from A3 to Elm Corner. Slow traffic on A322 Southbound before M3 J3. Travel time is five minutes. Heavy traffic on M3 London bound after J4 A331 Blackwater Valley Route (Camberley). 

Port – No issues to report. Further operational information can be found here.

Vessel – Ranger (Inbound), BG Onyx (Inbound), Al Nefud (inbound).

Weather – No issues to report.

Road – Speed restriction of 40 mph and one lane closed due to resurfacing work on A12 both ways between J13 B1002 (Ingatestone) and J16 B1007 Stock Road (Galleywood). Traffic easing on M25 QE2 Bridge clockwise between J31 A1306 (West Thurrock) and J1A A206 (Dartford). Delays on M25 anticlockwise at the Dartford Tunnels. Travel time is ten minutes. Slow traffic on M25 clockwise from J5 M26 / A21 (Sevenoaks) to J6 A22 (Godstone). Queueing traffic on A3 Northbound before M25 J10 (Wisley Interchange). Travel time is ten minutes. Usual congestion on M25 clockwise before J15 M4. Queueing traffic on M25 anticlockwise between J17 A412 Denham Way (Maple Cross) and J16 M40. Congestion to the M40 northbound, back along the A40 to Uxbridge. Slow traffic on M25 anticlockwise from J20 A41 Watford Road (Kings Langley) to J19 Watford. M25 anticlockwise lane closed on entry slip road due to long-term roadworks at J28 A12 (Brentwood / Brook Street Roundabout). Expect delays. Slow traffic on M25 anticlockwise from J29 A127 (Romford / Basildon) to J28 A12 (Brentwood / Brook Street Roundabout).

Port – No issues to report. Further operational information can be found here.

Vessel – Bremen (working), MSC Laura (working), Wes Gesa (inbound), MSC Denmark VI (inbound), Cuyssler (inbound), CMA CGM Sinnamary (inbound). 

Weather – No issues to report.