Police have closed the A130 southbound after a suspected hand grenade was found on the roundabout at the junction with the A127 this morning, resulting in several road closuresUPDATE: The road was re-opened at around 9am. See the link below for more.
Motorists are advised to avoid the A130 junction with the A127 at Rettendon as police have closed all approaches.
Police were contacted at 7.50am by a passing motorist who reported seeing the object.
Officers attended and have closed all approaching roads as a precaution while they wait for experts from Colchester Army barracks to attend.
Road closures: A127 at jct A129, Sadlers Farm to A130, A13 underpass to Sadlers Farm, A130 Southend bound at #Rettendon
— Essex Police (@EssexPoliceUK) October 28, 2014
