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Police issued an alert for a road closure in the Dales at 2.43pm this afternoon (Monday, 22 January).
The A684 near between Constable Burton and Harmby, close to Leyburn, is closed due to a serious collision and is expected to remain closed for several hours.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A diversion has been put in place, please follow the alternative route.”
Police have put out a plea to drive with care following a number of crashes on roads along the North Yorkshire coast this morning (Thursday, 18 January).
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We’re currently dealing with several road traffic collisions in the Whitby/Scarborough area where there are hazardous driving conditions and it continues to snow.
“In particular the A169 in Sleights is very icy so please be careful around this area as well as Coach Road and Blue Bank.
“Our 101 line is likely to be busy today. If waiting times are increasing you can request a call back on 101, just press 1 when prompted.
“In an emergency or if you are in immediate danger always call 999.”
The crash on York’s outer ring road this morning (Thursday, 18 January) has been cleared.
We reported earlier that a collision on the A1237 between the Strensall and Earswick roundabouts was causing traffic congestion.
The incident has now been dealt with and traffic is flowing normally.
A crash is causing traffic problems on the York outer ring road this morning (Thursday, 18 January).
It is on the A1237 between the Strensall and Earswick roundabouts.
The AA is reporting queuing traffic on the A1237 eastbound.
The A19 near the ring road in York is back to normal after the car fire this afternoon (Tuesday, 16 January).
The fire, on Shipton Road between the A1237 and Riverside Farm, sent plumes of black smoke across both carriageways and the road was fully closed for some time.
Now though the incident is over and traffic is running normally in the area.
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said an Acomb crew responded to the vehicle fire.
“Crews used breathing apparatus equipment and hose reels to extinguish the fire. Crews also gave first aid to the driver who had sustained a small burn on their hand.”
One lane has reopened after a car fire this lunchtime (Tuesday, 16 January).
It happened on the A19 Shipton Road between the Riverside Farm pub and the A1237 ring road.
All lanes were originally closed. Now the inbound lane has reopened. The outbound lane is still shut. Traffic is beginning to clear, but still slow.
A car fire is causing hazardous driving conditions on a main road in York this lunchtime (Tuesday, 16 January).
It is on the A19 Shipton Road between to the A1237 outer ring road and Riverside Farm pub.
YorkMix listener Dan called to say that thick black smoke was billowing across both carriageways making driving difficult.
And Victoria contacted us to say the road was closed in both directions with emergency services on the scene.
Police are on the scene of a crash in York this lunchtime (Tuesday, 16 January).
It is on the A64 eastbound shortly before the turn-off to Fulford.
One lane is closed and tailbacks are starting to build.
More as we get it.
The crash that had caused problems on a York ring road roundabout has now been cleared.
As we reported earlier, a van had flipped onto its side on Hull Road at the Grimston Bar interchange during this morning’s rush hour (Tuesday, 16 January).
Police went to the scene and diverted traffic around the incident, causing hold-ups.
But the road has now been cleared and traffic is flowing normally.
A rush hour crash on a key York roundabout is causing problems this morning (Tuesday, 16 January).
A van has overturned on the Grimston Bar interchange on the A1079.
It has blocked a lane. Police are on scene and directing traffic around the incident.
The collision is causing delays around the roundabout, including on Hull Road and the A166 Stamford Bridge Road.
The AA reports: “Delays of eight minutes and delays increasing on A1079 Hull Road Westbound
“Delays of four minutes and delays easing on A1079 Hull Road Westbound between Hull Road and A64 (Grimston Bar Interchange).”
Helen, who witnessed the incident, called in to YorkMix Radio to say there is slow traffic towards Elvington too.
Due to the freezing conditions, there are icy patches on the roads, so the advice is to drive with extra caution.
A crash has caused long tailbacks on the A1M this evening.
Two lanes were closed on the southbound carriageway following the collision, after junction 44, the turn-off for the A64 to York and Tadcaster.
Both lanes reopened at about 4.20pm.
National Highways Yorkshire said: “There is still approximately six miles of congestion on approach, causing residual delays of 60 minutes above usual journey times.“
It estimates that the traffic won’t return to normal till between 6pm and 6.15pm.
The crash that was causing problems on the A64 today (Wednesday, 27 December) has been cleared.
As we reported earlier, the incident was on the eastbound carriageway of the road near Tadcaster, close to the junction with the A659.
It had partially blocked the carriageway. Now, thought, the road is clear and traffic is flowing freely again.
A crash is causing problems on the A64 this morning (Wednesday, 27 December).
It is on the eastbound carriageway of the road near Tadcaster, close to the junction with the A659.
The AA reports: “One lane closed and slow traffic due to crash on A64 Eastbound from A1(M) J44 (York / Tadcaster) to A659.”
A crash that was causing queuing on the A64 near York today (Tuesday, 19 December) has been cleared.
As we reported earlier, the collision was near the Towthorpe Moor Lane junction east of York.
Traffic is now running normally in the area.
A crash on the A64 has caused problems for drivers this morning (Tuesday, 19 December).
The road is partially blocked after the collision near the Towthorpe Moor Lane junction.
The AA reports there is queuing traffic from Scotchman Lane to Towthorpe Moor Lane.
A road near York has been closed by a crash this morning (Thursday, 30 November).
The A166 is shut at Garrowby Street both ways between Garrowby Road and Worsendale Road.
There’s queueing traffic in both directions.
A crash at a busy York junction is causing rush hour problems this evening (Wednesday, 29 November).
The collision is on Malton Road near to its junction with New Lane, Huntington.
According to the AA, the incident is causing slow traffic in the area.
A crash is causing problems on a busy road south of York tonight (Tuesday, 28 November).
It has happened on the A19 near Escrick, close to its junction with Main Street.
The AA is reporting heavy traffic both ways due to the collision.
The congestion is particularly bad northbound, and is slow all the way to the A64 York outer ring road.
A crash is causing major delays on the A64 near York tonight (Monday).
The eastbound carriageway is partially blocked causing long delays before the A1237 Copmanthorpe roundabout.
Travel time is about 30 minutes according to the AA.
Buses between York and Selby are running about 25 minutes late due to the heavy traffic on the A19 this morning (Friday, 24 November).
At 10.55am, Arriva Yorkshire posted on X: “Due to heavy traffic in and out of York our 42 and 415 services are subject to delays of up to 25 minutes.
“Sorry for any inconvenience caused.”
The AA is reporting “severe delays” at the Fulford Interchange junction between the A19 and the A64.
A burst water main is affecting traffic on a York road this afternoon (Wednesday, 22 November).
First York buses are unable to serve Low Poppleton Lane and are diverting along Boroughbridge Road.
A Yorkshire Water spokesperson said: “Yorkshire Water carried out repairs on Low Poppleton Lane in York yesterday, following a burst.
“A road closure was put in place to allow the work to be completed safely, and this has been completed.
“We’d like to thank customers for their patience during this time.”
There are major problems on key roads in York this morning (Thursday, 16 November).
A combination of flooding and roadworks appear to be causing the tailbacks.
The A19 coming into York is very slow. A YorkMix Radio listener said this is due to a road in Naburn being flooded and traffic having to turn back and rejoin the A19.
And when traffic reaches the ring road, there are problems here too.
Roadworks have led to queueing traffic on A1237 both ways from the Great North Way to A19 Shipton Road.
One frustrated driver said: “A1237 a mess. Just been sat on it for an hour and turned around. It’s backed up past the New Earswick roundabout.”
The AA reports: “Severe delays of 12 minutes and delays increasing on A1237 Westbound between A1237 and Great North Way. Average speed 15 mph.”
A crash that was adding to congestion on the A64 has been cleared.
We reported earlier that the collision, near the Fulford Interchange, was causing congestion this morning (Tuesday, 14 November).
It has now been cleared and traffic is flowing normally.
A crash is causing problems at a key York junction this morning (Tuesday, 14 November).
It is on the A64 near the Fulford Interchange.
The AA reports: “One lane closed and queueing traffic due to crash on A64 Eastbound from A1036 Tadcaster Road to A19 (Fulford Interchange).”
There are long tailbacks all along the south section of the A64.
A crash that was causing congestion at a key motorway junction has now been cleared.
It was on the A1M Northbound from junction 46 – the B1224 Racecourse Approach (Wetherby) to junction 47 A59 (York / Allerton Park) this morning (Wednesday, 8 November).
The road is now fully reopened.
A rush hour crash is causing traffic problems this morning (Wednesday, 8 November).
It is on the A1M Northbound from junction 46 – the B1224 Racecourse Approach (Wetherby) to junction 47 A59 (York / Allerton Park).
The AA is reporting slow traffic in the area.
It says: “Delays of eight minutes and delays increasing on A1(M) Northbound between J46 B1224 Racecourse Approach (Wetherby) and J47 A59 (Allerton Park). Average speed ten mph.”
There is also slow traffic on the A59 around Kirk Hammerton Lane due to roadworks.
A crash on a main York road is causing traffic congestion this evening (Friday, 27 October).
It is on the A64 between the Hopgrove and Flaxton.
The AA is reporting that traffic is heavier than normal and there’s “severe delays” with queueing traffic on the A64 both directions.
More as we get it.
A crash is causing problems on the A64 near York this morning (Tuesday, 24 October).
It is at the junction with Towthorpe Moor Lane.
The AA says it is causing slow traffic both ways.
A serious crash has closed a North Yorkshire road this morning.
North Yorkshire Police issued this alert at 5.39am: “We’re currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the A59 between Harrogate and Skipton.
“The road is currently closed at Kettlesing head.
“Motorists who are travelling between Harrogate and Skipton are advised to find an alternative route.”
A crash on the A1M is causing lengthy delays this afternoon (Wednesday, 27 September).
Two lanes are closed and the AA is reporting queueing traffic for four miles on the northbound carriageway at junction 44, the A64 turnoff to York and Tadcaster.
First the crash then recovery work is to blem for the congestion, which runs until the M1 interchange at junction 43.
A serious crash has closed a main route in North Yorkshire this afternoon (Wednesday, 20 September)
The collision is on the A63 between Monk Fryston and Hambleton.
North Yorkshire Police issued an alert at 3.26pm.
They said: “The road is closed and is expected to be for some time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.”
A crash that was causing traffic congestion in York has been cleared.
It was on Elvington Lane, close to its junction with Hull Road this afternoon (Tuesday, 12 September).
We reported that the incident lead to heavy traffic close to the roundabout. All roads are now clear again.
Emergency services are on the scene of a crash in York this afternoon.
The collision is on the B1228 Elvington Lane northbound close to the junction with Hull Road.
It has closed Elvington Lane and is causing heavy traffic around the roundabout.
More as we get it.
A crash in York is causing traffic problems this afternoon (Friday, 8 September).
It is on the A1237 / A59 outer ring road roundabout at Poppleton, close to M&S and McDonald’s.
A witness said an ambulance is at the scene and traffic is bad in all directions.
Drivers are being warned about delays on a major road through North Yorkshire today (Friday, 8 September).
Two out of three lanes on the A1M southbound are closed due to emergency surface repairs between J53 A66 (Scotch Corner) and J52 A6055 (Catterick).
It follows “a substantial spillage of offal” which damaged the road surface last night.
The lanes are expected to stay closed throughout the day.
We reported a crash on the Fishergate gyratory earlier.
It was on Fawcett Street and was causing significant traffic congestion.
The road is now clear and back to normal.
A crash in York is causing traffic congestion this afternoon (Thursday, 7 September).
The AA reports a crash on the one way Fawcett Street on the Fishergate gyratory, close to the Edinburgh Arms pub.
This has led to reports of heavy traffic.
There are major problems on a stretch of the M1 near Leeds this morning (Tuesday, 5 September).
It is closed northbound between junctions 46 and 47 close to Leeds due to an HGV on fire.
Emergency services are in attendance.
National Highways Yorkshire said at 9.19am: “Delays are building on approach, please seek alternative routes where possible.”
Police are warning drivers that a crash has closed a main road through North Yorkshire this evening (Saturday, 26 August).
The crash is on the A61 between Ripley and South Stainley, north of Harrogate.
North Yorkshire Police posted on X at 6.08pm: “We’re dealing with a road traffic collision on the A61 between Ripley and South Stainley.
“The road is currently closed and if possible motorists who are travelling between Harrogate and Ripon should find an alternative route.”
A crash that was blocking Boroughbridge Road in York has now been cleared.
The collision, which appeared to involve a Volvo and a pedestrian island, was causing tailbacks on the road near the Texaco filling station.
The road is now cleared and is running normally.
A crash has blocked a main road in York today.
It is on Boroughbridge Road, close to the junction with Cranbrook Avenue. A car appears to have gone into the pedestrian crossing island.
Phill James Yorks on Twitter shared this video with us at 11.22am:
Traffic is slow along the road at the moment.
A crash is causing problems for drivers on the A1M in North Yorkshire this evening (Tuesday).
The southbound carriageway is partially blocked from J50 (A61 / Ripon) to J49 Ripon Road (Thirsk / Dishforth).
The AA reports that traffic was held for around 35 minutes, and it is still slow going.
According to National Highways, the problems are expected to clear between 7pm and 7.15pm.
A police incident is causing traffic problems on the A64 this afternoon (Friday, 11 August)
We have few further details, but the Coastliner bus service tweeted at 1.57pm: “Due to a police incident on the A64 and the associated major delays Coastliner 843 and 840 need to divert between Malton and York in both directions.”
You can find the full diversion route here.
The AA is reporting: “Very slow traffic on A64 both ways from North Lane to Barton Hill Crossroads.”
A road near York has had to close today (Friday, 11 August).
It’s affecting the B1228 at Elvington.
The York Travel team reported at 11.15am: “Emergency closure of the B1228 in Elvington near to Sutton Bridge, for Yorkshire Water works.
“The road is expected to reopen by the end of the day today.”
A serious crash has closed the A169 in North Yorkshire this afternoon (Wednesday, 9 August).
Police say the collision is about two miles north of the Fox and Rabbit Inn, in between Pickering and Lockton.
They said on social media the road “will remain closed for quite some time. Please avoid the area and find alternative routes”.
The AA is reporting the crash is near Crossdale Road.
Emergency repairs have closed a lane on the A64 today (Tuesday, 8 August).
The AA reports: “Lane closed on entry ramp due to emergency repairs on A64 westbound at A19 (Fulford Interchange). Traffic is coping well.”
One Network says there are also lane closures on this stretch of road by National Highways. They report
The lane closures are due to last all day on Tuesday and are required for an “inspection/ survey”.
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on the A64 this evening (Friday, 4 August).
Ryedale police said at 3.54pm: “The A64 at Huttons Ambo is closed due to an RTC.
“Please avoid the area and find alternative routes.”
The AA says there’s queueing traffic on “the A64 both ways from B1248 York Road (Musley Bank) to the Huttons turn off.”
Diversions are in operation.
A crash that closed a stretch of the A1M near Boroughbridge has been cleared.
We reported earlier that the road was shut by a two-car collision on the A1M southbound between J49 Ripon Road (Thirsk / Dishforth) and J48 A6055 (Boroughbridge).
It was causing delays of 1½ hours. But by 3.45pm the incident was cleared and traffic has begun to ease.
