A126 Traffic

The A126 is a major arterial route in the UK, connecting the cities of Basildon and Upminster in East London. It is one of the busiest roads in the region, with an estimated 80,000 vehicles travelling it every day.

The A126 was built in the 1930s, as part of a major improvement programme of the area following the opening of London’s first airport, Croydon Aerodrome. It replaced the sections of road from Broad Street, through Wickford and Orsett, to Upminster Station.

The busiest times for the A126 are during rush hour, when traffic can become quite congested. This can result in long delays, particularly on the stretch between Rainbow’s End and Upminster Station.

In terms of safety statistics, unfortunately the A126 has had more than its fair share of accidents over the years. In 2013 it had one of the highest accident rates in the region due to its large volume of traffic and lack of road safety measures. Since then, however, the number of accidents on the road has decreased significantly, with 2017 seeing the lowest number of collisions since records began.

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Please remember that it is against the law to use your mobile phone, tablet or any electronic device without a hands-free kit whilst driving. If you're caught by the police using any device that can send or receive data whilst driving or riding a motorcyle you'll get an automatic fixed penalty notice, 6 points on your licence and a fine of £200. A court could also disqualify you from driving.