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    A696

    A696 Otterburn, both ways between A68 and B6342 Kirkhall Crossroads

    A696 Northumberland - A696 in Otterburn closed in both directions between the A68 junction and the B6342 Kirkhall Crossroads junction, because of an overturned lorry and recovery work. Diversion in operation - via local routes or the A68.

    Updated 11 hours ago
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    B6168

    B6168 Station Road Annfield Plain, both ways between West Road and Kyo Road

    B6168 County Durham - B6168 Station Road in Annfield Plain closed in both directions between the West Road junction and the Kyo Road junction, because of a building fire.

    Updated 9 minutes ago

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Very Severe Impact

These are incidents which have blocked or resulted in the closure of the main carriageway of a motorway.

For public transport incidents, it indicates incidents which have required total suspension of services affecting one or more public transport operators.

Severe Impact

These are incidents which have blocked or resulted in the closure of 'A' roads, restrictions or lane closures to the main carriageway of a motorway, or slip-road closures.

For public transport incidents, it indicates incidents which have caused significant delay or disruption to services affecting one or more public transport operators.

Medium Impact

These are incidents which have blocked or resulted in the closure of 'B' or unclassified roads, restrictions or lane closures to 'A' roads. Speed restrictions, significantly abnormal traffic levels and minor works on motorways are also normally classified at this level.

For public transport incidents, it indicates incidents which are causing delay or disruption to services affecting one or more public transport operators.

Slight Impact

These are incidents which have resulted in restrictions or lane closures on 'B' or significant unclassified roads. Abnormal traffic conditions on motorways and major trunk roads are also normally classified at this level.

For public transport incidents, it indicates incidents which are causing minor delay or disruption to services or flights.

Very Slight Impact

These are incidents which have resulted in the restrictions or lane closures on unclassified roads. Informational messages regarding normal traffic conditions on motorways and major trunk roads are also classified at this level.

For public transport incidents, it indicates informational messages regarding normal service at airports, or with ferry operators.

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