North East traffic, travel and weather live updates

Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and the wider North East- including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (March 29).

Public transport service updates from bus services, train services, including LNER, Cross Country, Transpennine, and Northern Rail. Updates from the Tyne and Wear Metro and the latest from Teesside and Newcastle Airports.

We’ll also be bringing you the latest hour-by-hour weather forecast for the region.

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Train Disruptions

Buses replace trains between York and Newcastle this weekend

Buses will replace trains between York and Newcastle on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29.

Engineering work is taking place between Northallerton and Newcastle, closing all lines.

Rail replacement buses will operate between York, Darlington, Durham and Newcastle.

What will the weather be like in the North East this weekend?

Darlington and County Durham are set for a mixed weekend, with Sunday bringing a wet and windy day with showers later expected later.

The Met Office says Sunday will begin with temperatures of around 5C at dawn under partly cloudy skies.

Are there any roadworks in Darlington?

Drivers in Darlington are being warned to expect delays this weekend, with a series of road closures and lane restrictions in place across the town and surrounding areas between March 28 and 29.

Motorists are being urged to plan ahead, allow extra time for journeys and follow diversion signs.