Overview
- Durham Constabulary and National Highways are managing a serious collision in which a vehicle left the carriageway between the A179 at Sheraton and the A689 at Wolviston.
- Queues built to roughly three miles with about 45 minutes of delay reported around 8am Sunday.
- National Highways estimates normal traffic conditions will resume between 1pm and 1.15pm, subject to ongoing work at the scene.
- Drivers are being directed to a signed hollow diamond diversion via the A179 and A689 through Hartlepool to rejoin the southbound A19.
- Motorists are urged to allow extra time or re-route, with updates available on trafficengland.com, travel apps, the regional X feed, and via the 24/7 contact centre at 0300 123 5000.