Drivers in and around County Durham will have 11 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

But to the relief of motorists, they are all expected to cause only minor delays, adding no more than 10 minutes to journey times. 

The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that two closures already in place are expected to carry on this week:

  •  A66, from 8am February 5 to 4.30pm March 3, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A66 eastbound and westbound, Old Spittal Farm to Smallways, traffic signals and lane closures for technology works.
  •  A167, from 3pm November 24 2022 to 8pm March 18 2024, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1M, junction 59 interchange, 24/7 Lane closure for investigation works for structures.

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And a further four closures will begin over the next two weeks:

  • A66, from 8am to 4pm on March 4, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A66 eastbound, Boldron junction, lane closure for electrical works.
  • A66, from 8pm March 8 to 6am March 13, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A66 eastbound and westbound, Old Spittal lane closure for inspection works.
  • A1(M), from 8am March 11 to 4.30pm March 14, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A1M northbound, junction 59 to junction 60, hard shoulder lane closure for electrical works.
  • A66, from 9pm March 11 to 5.30am March 17, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A66 eastbound and westbound, Little Burdon to Morton Palms, diversion route and signage for LA works.

National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so closures of smaller roads will not be included in their schedule.