SMOKE is billowing across a major road due to a nearby field fire.

Motorists on the A120 near Galley's Corner, Braintree, have spotted the smoke this afternoon.

It is understood a nearby field fire is impacting the area.

Travel bosses at Essex County Council say there are no restrictions in place at the moment.

"Smoke blowing across the carriageway due to a nearby field fire although no restrictions are in place at the moment," a Tweet reads.

More as we get it.