Duke Street Closed Both Ways After Police Incident in Chelmsford
Duke Street in Chelmsford city centre has been closed in both directions this morning following a police incident.
The busy city-centre road is currently reported to be shut both ways, with the incident affecting traffic close to Chelmsford railway station and bus station.
Details surrounding the nature of the police incident have not yet been confirmed.
Essex Police has not, at the time of publication, issued a public statement providing further information about what has happened.
Duke Street closed in Chelmsford
The closure is particularly significant because Duke Street is one of the main routes through Chelmsford city centre and serves the area around the railway station, bus station and city centre.
Drivers travelling through central Chelmsford should expect disruption and may wish to use alternative routes where possible.
Anyone heading to Chelmsford railway station or the surrounding area by road should also allow additional time for their journey.
Police incident – what we know so far
At present, information remains limited.
What we know:
- Duke Street is reported closed in both directions.
- The closure follows a police incident.
- The incident is affecting Chelmsford city centre this morning.
- No further details about the nature of the incident have yet been publicly confirmed by Essex Police.
Chelmsford City Hub will not speculate about the circumstances surrounding the incident while further information is awaited.
Developing story
This is a developing incident.
Chelmsford City Hub will update this article as soon as further information is confirmed by Essex Police or other official sources.
Motorists should check current traffic conditions before travelling through Chelmsford city centre this morning.