A1 Blaydon Bridge crash damage causing lengthy delays for days

Northumbria Police said one lane on each carriageway at Blaydon Bridge, near Newcastle, will remain closed after a lorry crashed early on Saturday (September 19).

Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction until Monday, September 21, while National Highways assesses the damage.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Following a single-vehicle collision early this morning involving a lorry, a lane of both the northbound and southbound carriageways of the A1 at Blaydon Bridge is expected to be closed throughout the weekend and into Monday.

“This means that both directions will be reduced to a single lane of traffic until any damage caused can be assessed for safety by Highways.

“We are aware this is causing significant traffic congestion in the area, so please plan your journey this weekend accordingly.”

The crash closed part of the A1 on Saturday morning and caused lengthy delays for motorists travelling through Tyneside.

The incident happened at around 6.15am on Saturday, between junction 73 A694 Derwenthaugh Road (Blaydon / Consett Turn Off), and junction 74 (Newcastle City/Newburn Turn Off).

Drivers are now being urged to allow extra time for journeys and consider alternative routes where possible as engineers investigate the extent of any structural damage.

Northumbria Police will issue an update as soon as more information becomes available.