Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East

We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East this morning (October 21).

The A1(M) <i>(Image: NORTHERN ECHO)</i>

(Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East.

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 21).

Public transport service updates from bus services, train services, including LNER, Cross Country, TransPennine, and Northern Rail. Updates from the Tyne and Wear Metro and the latest from Teesside and Newcastle Airports.

We'll also be bringing you the latest hour-by-hour weather forecast for the region.

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Travel Disruptions

There are currently no reported travel disruptions.

Train Disruptions

There are currently no reported train disruptions.

What will the weather be like in the North East today?

Today will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain. According to the Met Office, it will be:

Today: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain for much of the day, although some brighter spells are possible during the morning. Rain turning heavy at times during the afternoon. Winds starting generally light, but becoming breezy later in the day. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Tonight: Rain to start the evening will clear towards midnight, to leave largely dry conditions with clear spells. Becoming chilly with a frost developing in places. Winds easing through the night. Minimum temperature 3 °C.

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Major roadworks causing months of disruption on busy North Yorkshire route from today

Are there any roadworks in Darlington?

You can see a full list of road closures in and around the town on The Northern Echo's website.

Spotted an incident?

Let us know about it.

Email: newsdesk@nne.co.uk.