The A13 will remain closed eastbound at Pitsea until Monday morning.
Work is being undertaken on the stretch between Pitsea Tesco and Rayleigh Spur this weekend.
It closed at 10pm on Friday and will not reopen until 5am on Monday.
A diversion is in place but drivers are advised to leave extra time.
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