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07:09Sam Volpe
‘Delays up to 40 minutes’
Traffic England suggests the issue on the A1 is seeing delays worsen – up to around 40 minutes.
06:59Sam Volpe
’15 minute delays’
The Traffic England map shows delays building – currently reporting that they are around 15 minutes.
06:56Sam Volpe
‘Considerable disruption and delays’
National Highways also said: “Traffic travelling southbound on the A1 mainline between j66 and just south of j65 will be restricted to one lane. We anticipate this will cause considerable disruption and delays.”
06:55Sam Volpe
Last night National Highways warned drivers of the issue on the A1
Last night the Highways authority said: “From 6am tomorrow J65 southbound will remain closed for ongoing investigations. Expect significant delays during peak times. Diversions in place.”
National Highways: North East shared the following graphic:
06:43Key Event
Emergency lane closures on the A1 at Birtley
Issues on the A1 soutbound in the area already affected by road works.
From National Highways NE: “Emergency lane closures – A1 southbound J65 Birtley. Significant delays expected due to mine workings issues.
“J65 southbound exit slip closed (no access to A1231). Lane 1 southbound between J66 (Eighton Lodge) and just past J65 (Birtley) closed for safety. #Plan ahead.”
06:41Sam Volpe
Good morning
Welcome to this morning’s live blog – we’ll bring you the latest on roads and rail.
