Hour long delays on Surrey A3 after lorry crash

One lane is closed on the A3 northbound between the A309 (near Hook) and the A243 (near Chessington) following a crash. Traffic monitoring site Inrix is reporting that there is congestion[1] to Esher Common, and onlookers opposite half a mile back past Tolworth. Also north on the A243 back into Chessington[2], and the A240 at Tolworth back to West Ewell.

National Highways is reporting delays of 60 minutes above normal travel time.

Police are on scene and recovery is being arranged.

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References

1. ^ congestion (www.getsurrey.co.uk)
2. ^ Chessington (www.getsurrey.co.uk)