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07:28Sam Volpe
Map of traffic hotspots
This is the broader picture across the region:
07:27Sam Volpe
Elsewhere in the region
- Slow traffic on A167 in both directions at the Tyne Bridge. In the roadworks area.
- Slow traffic on A1 Western Bypass Northbound around A167 Angel Of The North coming from Chester-le-Street. Travel time is ten minutes.
- Slow traffic on A167 in both directions at the Tyne Bridge. In the roadworks area.
- Queueing traffic on A19 Northbound at the Tyne Tunnel. Travel time is 15 minutes.
- Queueing traffic on A184 Felling Bypass Westbound around A185 / B1426 Shields Road (Heworth traffic lights).
- Slow traffic on A19 Southbound at the Tyne Tunnel.
- Slow traffic on A19 at A189 / A1171 / B1505 (Moor Farm Roundabout).
- Slow traffic on A69 Eastbound from A6085 Ponteland Road (Throckley Turn Off) to A1 Western Bypass (Denton Burn Roundabout).
07:13Sam Volpe
Road closure in Newcastle
This is traffic coping well at Stamfordham Road.
06:50Sam Volpe
Western Bypass – lane closure due to breakdown
There’s one lane closed on the Western Bypass southbound.
“One lane closed due to broken down vehicle on A1 Western Bypass Northbound from J67 Kingsway South (Coalhouse Roundabout) to J69 A692 Lobley Hill Road (Dunston Interchange). Traffic is coping well.”
06:40Sam Volpe
Stamfordham Road appears to be closed in Newcastle
Reports of an incident in Stamfordham Road in Newcastle and a road closure in place as it meets Silver Lonnen – the A191. More as we get it.
06:39Sam Volpe
Delays on the Metro
Delays on both the Green and Yellow Metro lines this morning.
“We have gaps in service due to train shortages on the Yellow and Green Lines in both directions. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. For the most up-to-date train times and service updates, please consult our Pop App.”
06:38Sam Volpe
Good morning
Hello and welcome to today’s traffic and travel liveblog. We’ll bring you the breaking news on the roads and rail as it happens.