Overview
- A single-vehicle collision on the A19 northbound Tees Flyover near Portrack Lane occurred early on Monday and prompted an initial full closure of the carriageway.
- The male driver suffered a wrist injury and was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees after ambulance crews treated him at the scene; the vehicle has since been recovered.
- Engineers found significant damage to the flyover’s parapet posts, and lane one remains closed while safety inspections and emergency repairs are carried out.
- The partial closure has caused long tailbacks and slow traffic on the northbound A19, with drivers advised to follow diversions or allow extra journey time.
- Because the flyover is a key north–south route for Teesside, National Highways warns restrictions could last the rest of the week and motorists should expect continued delays while specialist repairs are planned.