Work starts to reduce speed at A120 near Harwich
Martin Fellows, National Highways regional director for the eastern region, said: "Safety is and always will be our number one priority, and that is why our ambition remains that no-one should be harmed while travelling or working on our roads."Work is due to include installation of the new speed limit signage and six new average speed cameras.More information about diversion routes has been posted on the National Highways website.
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