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Published: 06 July 2022
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A19 Northbound - A19 northbound within the B1320 junction | Northbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A181 and the A1086 Easington. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:15 and 03:30 on 6 July 2022. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 6 July 2022. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.No Delay, 7.75 miles of Hartlepool.

A36 Southbound - A36 southbound between A338 and A27 | Southbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The A36 southbound between the A338 and the junction with the A27 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 6 July 2022. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 6 July 2022. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.5 miles of Salisbury.

A36 Northbound - A36 northbound between A27 and A338 | Northbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The A36 northbound between the A27 and the junction with the A338 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:15 and 06:30 on 6 July 2022. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 6 July 2022. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.6 miles of Salisbury.

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