Executive Summary and Recommendations

There is general agreement that the A12 is a difficult road. Unless something is done it is certain to get significantly worse in the future in view of the development pressures in Essex from new housing, growing employment and substantial new port capacity in the Haven Gateway. Although there were plans earlier in the decade to upgrade it to dual 3-lane standard as far as Colchester, this is now unlikely in the foreseeable future under the present arrangements for the regional prioritisation of much transport investment.

Read more on the A12 inquiry report