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A1(M) closed southbound after flooding sparking delays of more than ONE HOUR

The A1(M) is closed southbound in County Durham after flooding, causing major delays.

The main motorway route has been closed between junction 60 at Bradbury and junction 59 for the A167 to Darlington and Newton Aycliffe. Pictures from the scene show flood water spanning all lanes of the carriageway. Motorists have reported delays of more than one hour in the area.

National Highways said: “Our contractors will be on site throughout the morning working to clear the water.” A diversion is in place taking motorists off the A689 and down the A167 to rejoin the motorway at the Darlington and Newton Aycliffe turn-off. *This is a breaking story.

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