Delays clear on A19 northbound near Easington after broken down car is recovered
Long delays have cleared on the A19 northbound near Easington after a broken down car caused one lane to close.
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National Highways has confirmed that both lanes on the A19 between the A181 and A182 near Easington have now reopened after a car broke down this morning, (Monday, February 14).
Around five miles of congestion built up on the A19 and delays of over 30 minutes were seen during rush hour.
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Hide AdGovernment agency National Highways, who provide traffic updates across the UK, said the car has been recovered.
A spokesperson said: “The broken down car on the #A19 northbound between the A181 and A182 near #Easington #CountyDurham has been recovered and both lanes are now open. Delays have cleared.”