Wind and snow cause morning travel delays (From Clacton and Frinton Gazette)

10:56am

GRITTING lorries will continue to treat icy roads if the cold weather continues. The Essex Highways fleet of winter gritting lorries salted yesterday afternoon and evening, as well as from 1am this morning and 9am. Decisions on further runs will be taken during today, depending on conditions. County Councillor Derrick Louis, cabinet member for Highways and Transportation said: “We are doing everything we can to keep Essex roads moving during these current weather conditions." Residents can keep up to speed with salting decisions and follow the lorries online at www.essex.gov.uk/highways.

9:26am

Did you have problems on the roads this morning? Was your school open? Call the newsroom on 01255 221221.

9:25am

No schools have been reported as closed this morning in Essex.

9:25am

Police have said there have been a number of minor shunts and bumps across Essex and have asked motorists to take care.

9:24am

The northbound exit slip road at Ardleigh Crown leading onto the A120 was closed at around 8.45am because of an accident.

9:13am

Train have also been delayed from Harwich and Manningtree to London.

9:11am

SIGNALLING problems between Colchester and Chelmsford have delayed trains between Clacton and London Liverpool Street. Delays could be up to 30 minutes and dusruption is expected to last until 10am.