Longest-running road construction still going after 11 years

KTEN By Faye Mayern May 1, 2026

Motorists and residents who have endured the UK's longest running roadworks for the last 11 years have now been told it could be another 12 months before the project is finished.

Drivers have suffered long commute times and businesses say they have lost trade due to the marathon repairs which first started on a bridge over a busy dual carriageway in Witham,. Essex, in 2015.

Locals using the Woodend Bridge which goes over the A12 have been living with a lane closure and temporary traffic lights for more than a decade.

The bridge's infrastructure became damaged after three crashes on the A12 - which is one of the busiest carriageways in the country.

Works to repair the bridge were held back over confusion with the A12 widening scheme which was due to add a third lane to ease congestion.

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