Travel Infomation
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- Location : The A1M northbound between junctions J61 and J62 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
- Location : The A19 southbound exit slip to the A1046 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 March 2026 to 06:00 on 2 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
- Location : The A1M northbound between junctions J37 and J38 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:02 on 20 February 2026 to 06:00 on 4 March 2026.
- Location : The M62 westbound between junctions J29 and J27 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:02 on 21 February 2026 to 06:00 on 1 March 2026.
- Location : The M62 westbound between junctions J27 and J25 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:13 on 24 February 2026 to 06:00 on 7 March 2026.
- The Shields Ferry service between North and South Shields will remain out of action until the end of March – here are the latest details
- One person was taken to hospital after a crash which saw emergency services respond
- The crash has left 25 others injured
- Here is a full list of the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, February 23
- A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a horror crash on the A1
- A stretch of the A1 was closed in both directions following the crash involving two vehicles
