Delays after level crossing gates stuck next to Metro station

Level crossing gates at East Boldon station have stuck this morning, causing delays for rush hour traffic.
Traffic using the B1299 Station Road in East Boldon has faced delays after the level crossing gates stuck. Image copyright Google Maps.Traffic using the B1299 Station Road in East Boldon has faced delays after the level crossing gates stuck. Image copyright Google Maps.
Traffic using the B1299 Station Road in East Boldon has faced delays after the level crossing gates stuck. Image copyright Google Maps.

Go North East and Stagecoach have reported their services have been hit by hold ups because of the issue on Station Road.

Scholars buses run by Go North East have been affected, while Stagecoach says services including the 30 from Boldon Asda have been hit.

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A spokesman for Stagecoach said the service from Boldon will still operate but with a significant delay and added an apology for inconvenience.

It has since confirmed the issue has now cleared, but said its 30 service is facing a 50 delay.