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Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and the wider North East- including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (October 2).
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We'll also be bringing you the latest hour-by-hour weather forecast for the region.
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Travel Disruptions
There seems to be no travel disruptions at this time.
Train Disruptions
There seems to be no train disruptions at this time.
What will the weather be like in the North East today?
According to the Met Office, today will be cloudy and mostly dry to start, rain developing widely later.
Today: Partly cloudy to start with the odd spot of rain, mostly over the hills. Cloud builds through the morning with rain moving in from the northwest and turning heavy in places by the late afternoon. Breezy with temperatures around average. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Tonight: A wet evening, with further heavy bursts possible across the region. The rain clears after midnight, with a cool, dry and partly cloudy night to follow. Easing winds. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
Are there any roadworks in Darlington?
- Closed to commercial vehicles over 7.5 tonnes on Upper Russell Street Eastbound from B6279 Freemans Place to Borough Road.
- Height limit of 4.3 meters on B6280 Parkgate both ways between Neasham Road and Borough Road.
- Temporary traffic signals due to electricity work on Park Lane both ways at Victoria Road.
- Construction on Tower Road both ways at A68 Woodland Road. Work to change the road layout.
- Construction on Pierremont Gardens both ways at A68 Woodland Road.
- Water main work on Surtees Street both ways from Hopetown Lane to Harcourt Street.
All of this information is from AA Traffic Maps.