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A19 closed after vehicle overturns near Tyne Tunnel
The A19 northbound is shut between Testo’s roundabout (A184 Newcastle Road) and Lindisfarne roundabout (A194 Leam Lane), near Boldon Colliery.
National Highways said the closure followed a collision, with congestion building for around two miles on the approach.
The #A19 northbound has been closed following a collision between the #Testo‘s Interchange and #Lindisfarne Interchange.
Delays up to 20mins on approach, 2 miles of congestion. pic.twitter.com/kB9aROs9w8
— National Highways: North-East (@HighwaysNEAST) May 6, 2026
Delays of up to 20 minutes are being reported.
Traffic is also backing up on surrounding roads, with Boldon Colliery and West Boldon seeing heavy congestion.
According to the AA:
- Delays of around 12 minutes are reported on the A19 northbound, with average speeds of just 5mph
- The A184 eastbound is seeing delays of at least 10 minutes between Laverick Lane and Abingdon Way
- Westbound delays of around six minutes are reported between Testo’s and White Mare Pool
Diversions are in place while the road remains closed.
There is no indication yet of when the A19 will reopen.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) have been contacted over the incident.
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