The A1(M) northbound closure between junctions 60 and 61 near Durham had left the live feed by 7.33pm. It was reported at 4.37pm after an accident.

Update, 7.33pm: The closure was no longer listed on National Highways’ live traffic data when we checked at 7.33pm. National Highways has not said the road has reopened.

Both lanes of the A1(M) northbound were closed between junctions 60 and 61 near Durham, about 30 miles south of Morpeth, because of an accident, National Highways said.

  • What: 2 of 2 lanes were closed, and the hard shoulder.
  • Where: A1(M) northbound between junctions 60 and 61, County Durham.
  • When: Reported at 4.37pm. National Highways had expected it to clear between 7.45pm and 8pm. It was no longer listed at 7.33pm.

Source: National Highways live traffic information. Last checked at 7.33pm on Friday 13 November. We will update this story when National Highways or Durham Constabulary say more.