Traffic tailbacks of four miles after A66 collision involving HGV

Rush hour motorists on Teesside are facing severe delays following a collision on the A66^[1] in Middlesbrough^[2].

Cleveland Police^[3] has confirmed that two lanes are closed on the A66 westbound in Middlesbrough between Newport and the A19^[4] junction. This follows a collision between a vehicle and a HGV.

The force said: "Please be aware there are long delays in the area. Drivers are urged to avoid the area whilst the incident is dealt with."

Traffic service Inrix reports: "Two lanes closed and queueing traffic due to accident on A66 Westbound at the A19. Congestion to before the Cargo Fleet Lane Roundabout. Travel time is around 25 minutes."

AA Traffic adds: "Severe delays of 20 minutes and delays increasing on A66 Westbound between B1513 Old Station Road and A19. Average speed ten mph."

There are further delays due to a broken down lorry on the A19. Inrix reports: "Long delays and one lane closed due to broken down lorry on A19 Southbound at A1046 Haverton Hill Road (Portrack Interchange). Congestion to before A1027 (the Norton^[7] turn off). Travel time is around 30 minutes."

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5. ^{^} Delays on East Coast Main Line after person hit by train (www.gazettelive.co.uk)
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