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 (June 17).

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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Travel Disruptions

There seems to be no road disruptions or incidents at this time.

Train Disruptions

There seems to be no train disruptions at this time.

What will the weather be like in the North East today?

According to the Met Office, today is expected to be cloudy and damp at first in Darlington before becoming drier and brighter.

There will be outbreaks of rain and drizzle during the morning, especially on western hills.

It will likely become drier into the afternoon, with a greater chance of bright or sunny spells developing, especially in the east. It will remain warm, with light winds.

Maximum temperature is expected to be 21 °C.

Tonight, extensive low cloud with some drizzle will form on western hills.

Elsewhere, it will be drier with some variable cloud and some clear spells, especially to the east of higher ground. Minimum temperature will be 11 °C.

Are there any roadworks in Darlington?

There are a number of ongoing roadworks in Darlington today.

This includes on Woodland Road, where there is currently two-way signals while workers install a new underground electric cable. This will remain in place until July 10.

You can see all the roadworks on the council website here.