A CRASH was blocking the A338 Spur Road in the roadworks area.

The collision, which involved two vehicles, happened southbound at Blackwater Junction this afternoon.

Lane two was blocked, and a recovery truck was called to clear the vehicles from the scene.

The carriageway was closed while the vehicles were loaded onto the recovery truck. 

The road was re-opened by approximately 3pm.

Today, the road layout on the southbound carriageway changed as phase two of the A338 project got under way.