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The A19 in County Durham is closed in both directions, between the A689 (Wolviston) and A1027 (Billingham) junctions, due to an incident. Durham Police are on scene, and our Service Provider in the region will also attend to assist with carriageway closures.  Closures are expected to remain in place for several hours.Southbound traffic exiting the A19 at the A689 junction should follow the 'Hollow (Yellow) Circle' diversion route.-Travel eastbound on the A689 to the junction with Wolviston Road-Take the fourth exit onto Wolviston Road, travelling southbound for approx. 2 miles, to the junction with the A1027.-Take the third exit onto the A1027, travelling westbound for approx. 0.2 miles, then rejoining the A19 southbound.Northbound traffic exiting the A19 at the A1027 junction should follow the 'Black (Solid) Square' diversion symbol, which is the reverse of the southbound diversion (A1027, Wolviston Road, A689).Further incident information is available from Highways England by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our @HighwaysEAST regional Twitter feed. Our 24/7 Customer Contact Centre is also available to provide up to the minute information on 03001235000.Last updated on: 16/07/2019 11:21

The A1 in Bedfordshire is closed southbound between the A421 (Black Cat Roundabout) and the A603 (near Sandy) due to a burst water main in the central reservation. Highways England contractors are in attendance alongside Anglian Water who are working to repair the damaged pipe and clear the water which has flooded a significant part of the carriageway.Traffic is being diverted via the 'Hollow (Yellow) Diamond' diversion symbol. Exit the A1 at Black Cat Roundabout and join the A421 southbound (Great Barford Bypass). Continue until the roundabout with the A603 (Cardington Cross Roundabout) and take the first exit onto the A603. Continue on the A603 through Willington and Moggerhanger and rejoin the A1 southbound at Sandy.Closures are expected to remain in place throughout the afternoon, and possibly overnight. while Anglian Water carry out their work.Please allow extra time for your journey if your route requires you to travel through the area.Further incident information is available from Highways England by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our @HighwaysEAST regional Twitter feed. Our 24/7 Customer Contact Centre is also available to provide up to the minute information on 03001235000.Last updated on: 16/07/2019 11:49

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