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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.
A crash on the A1M is causing long delays this afternoon (Friday, 4 August).
Two cars have crashed on the A1M southbound between J49 Ripon Road (Thirsk / Dishforth) and J48 A6055 (Boroughbridge).
Traffic is built up to beyond the Ripon turn-off at J50. Traffic is also slow on the A168 approaching the A1M.
National Highways say the collision is causing delays of 1½ hours.
It expects the incident to be cleared by 3.15pm, with traffic back to normal by 4pm.
The crash that closed a section of the A64 earlier today (Friday, 4 August) has now been cleared.
As YorkMix reported earlier, the collision happened on the A64 westbound near Tadcaster between the A659 York Road and the A162 at about 7.45am.
It caused long tailbacks to Bilbrough Top.
At 11.35am, National Highways Yorkshire issued this update: “The scene is now clear and the A64 has re-opened in North Yorkshire westbound between the A659 and the A162 near Tadcaster following a collision.
“Thank you for your patience, please have a safe onward journey.”
A crash on the A64 is causing significant tailbacks this morning (Friday, 4 August).
The collision happened on the A64 westbound at Tadcaster between the A659 York Road and the A162.
There is now congestion to Bilbrough Top, and along the York Road through Tadcaster as people divert.
The crash happened around 7.45am.
According to National Highways, there are currently delays of 40 minutes against expected traffic.
It says the “event is expected to clear between 11am and 11.15am”.
Police have warned that this lorry is causing problems on the A59 this morning (Monday, 31 July).
They said on Twitter at 6.56am: “We are currently dealing with a broken down HGV nr to Hopper Lane on the A59. Delays expected.”
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash near York this evening (Friday, 28 July).
North Yorkshire Police said on Facebook at 4.12pm: “Police are at the scene of a minor collision on the A19 road just south of Escrick.
“The road will be closed between the Stillingfleet junction and the road into Escrick Business Park and road users are asked to follow an alternative route.”
A section of York outer ring road is congested after a crash this afternoon (Thursday, 20 July).
The incident is on the A64 close to the turn off to York College. It is causing delays.
An earlier crash on the A64 eastbound also caused traffic congestion from the A1036 Tadcaster Road to the A19 (Fulford Interchange), the AA reports.
We understand the bridge that was closed by an earlier crash has now reopened.
We reported earlier how the A684 near the bridge at Morton-on-Swale, west of Northallerton, was closed in both directions after a collision early today (Monday, 10 July).
The route is now open again.
The A684 near the bridge at Morton-on-Swale, west of Northallerton, is closed in both directions after a collision early this morning (Monday, 10 July).
Police said significant traffic disruption was expected.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “There is not believed to be any serious injuries, but the road may be closed for some time – so please avoid the area and find an alternative route.”
A crash on the A64 this afternoon is causing problems for drivers (Sunday, 9 July).
Emergency services are on the scene of the collision at Huttons Ambo near Malton.
North Yorkshire Police tweeted at 3.15pm: “We are currently dealing with an RTC on the A64 at Huttons Ambo which is causing queues in both directions.
“Please avoid the area and find alternative routes.”
Emergency service are at two separate crashes in the Tadcaster area this evening (Thursday, 29 June).
The roads affected are
North Yorkshire Police said at 5.27pm: “Some roads have been closed to allow emergency services to deal with the incident.
“We would advise all road users to avoid the area.
“Thanks for your patience.”
The crash that blocked a Heworth road has been cleared.
A collision was partially blocking Harrison Street, near Dales Lane, causing traffic problems this morning (Thursday, 29 June).
But it has been cleared and traffic is now flowing normally.
There’s been a crash on a street in Heworth, York, this morning (Thursday, 29 June).
It is on Harrison Street near Dales Lane.
The AA is reporting the street is partially blocked and heavy traffic in the area.
A crash that was causing tailbacks near a key York junction has been cleared.
There were long traffic queues on the A1237 in York due to the collision at its junction with the A64 this morning (Tuesday, 27 June).
But the road is now fully open and the traffic back to normal.
There are long traffic queues on the A1237 in York due to a crash at its junction with the A64 this morning (Tuesday, 27 June).
The slip roads are closed on the A64 westbound at the Copmanthorpe roundabout.
It is affecting traffic joining and leaving the A64.
Buses are being diverted too:
We’ll update when we get more.
The crash that had closed the A19 at Riccall in both directions during rush hour tonight (Monday, 26 June) has been cleared.
We reported earlier that the incident was causing traffic queues on the A19 southbound from King Rudding Lane to the Riccall turn off.
The crash has now been cleared and the road has returned to normal.
A serious crash has closed a main road near York this evening (Monday, 26 June).
The A19 is blocked both ways at Riccall.
The AA reported: “Partially blocked and slow traffic due to crash on the A19 Southbound from King Rudding Lane to the Riccall turn off.”
More as we get it.
A crash is causing major traffic hold-ups on the York outer ring road this afternoon (Monday, 19 June).
There are long delays westbound on the A64 from the York Designer Outlet to near Askham Bar.
A car which has crashed off the road is being recovered by emergency services.
The AA is reporting ‘severe delays of 30 minutes’ in the area.
The A1079 is closed due to a crash and traffic is being diverted this morning (Saturday, 17 June).
East Yorkshire Buses tweeted at 11.15am: “Due to an incident on the A1079 near the Shell Garage (Pockington), all X46 buses will divert via Barmby Moor until the road opens.
“In addition to the temporary lights at Pocklington Industrial Estate and Kexby Bridge, some delays are expected today.
“We are working hard to keep you moving.”
The York outer ring road has been partially blocked by a crash today (Wednesday, 5 April).
There is queuing traffic both ways on the A1237 between the BP petrol station and Great North Way in the Rawcliffe area.
The AA is saying that it’s taking 15 minutes to get through.
It was first reported around 11am.
Police and fire crews are on the scene of a lorry fire close to the A1M this morning (Wednesday, 5 April).
It is on the A66 as it joins the Scotch Corner roundabout.
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said: “We are at the roundabout at Scotch Corner following a vehicle fire.
“Please avoid the area if possible as the road is closed while the vehicle is made safe and recovery is made.
“We are working with our colleagues at North Yorkshire Police to reopen the area as soon as possible.”
The lorry fire is on the A66 westbound as it joins the roundabout at J53 Scotch Corner of the A1M.
The A66 is closed for westbound traffic trying to join from the A1M. The roundabout is partially closed so traffic is forced on to the A6108.
The crash that was causing significant traffic delays this morning (Friday, 31 March) has now been cleared.
The collision had blocked two northbound lanes of the A1M between Junction 48 for Boroughbridge and Junction 49 for Thirsk.
National Highways now says the collision has been cleared. Traffic is slow but should return to normal soon.
A crash is causing significant problems on the A1(M) this morning (Friday).
Traffic was briefly held after the collision in the Boroughbridge stretch of the motorway.
Two lanes of the northbound carriageway are shut between Junction 48 (the A6055 turnoff to Boroughbridge) and Junction 49 (A168 Thirsk).
It is taking about 30 minutes to get through. The National Highways website estimates it will be clear by 8.15am.
The AA reports: “Queueing traffic and two lanes closed due to crash on A1(M) Northbound from J48 A6055 (Boroughbridge) to J49 A168 (Thirsk / Dishforth).
“Lanes two and three (of three) remain closed after traffic was stopped for around fifteen minutes. “
We reported earlier that a crash on the A64 had brought traffic to a standstill.
It was near Askham Bryan and partially blocked the eastbound carriageway from Redhill Field Lane (Bilbrough Top) to A1237 (Copmanthorpe roundabout).
The good news is the collision has been dealt with and the road is now back to normal.
Emergency services are at a crash on the A64 in York today (Thursday, 30 March).
The road is partially blocked eastbound near Askham Bryan.
The AA reports “queueing traffic due to crash on A64 eastbound from Redhill Field Lane (Bilbrough Top) to A1237 (Copmanthorpe roundabout)”.
One person has reported multiple emergency service vehicles in attendance and “traffic at a standstill”.
More as we get it.
A road has been closed by a crash tonight (Tuesday, 28 March).
The B1222 Naburn Lane is closed both ways between Naburn and Fulford.
We have no more details on the collision, but will update when we can.
Best to avoid the area for now.
The crash earlier this evening (Thursday, 23 March) has been cleared.
A collision partially blocked the A64 westbound near Tadcaster, after the A659, at rush hour.
It led to queues of traffic of up to four miles. But the road is now clear and running normally again.
Queues are building up on the A64 after a crash partially blocked the road today (Thursday, 23 March).
The incident blocked the A64 westbound near Tadcaster, after the A659.
The AA says the queuing traffic now reaches four miles. It reports: “Severe delays of 16 minutes and delays increasing on A64 westbound. Average speed ten mph.”
Drivers and pedestrians are urged to avoid the Belmont Bridge/Swadford Street area of Skipton following a serious collision.
The alert was issued at 5.55pm this evening (Wednesday, 22 March).
North Yorkshire Police say the route will be closed until further notice.
They ask road users to please follow the diversions in place.
A North Yorkshire road is blocked by an overturned cement mixer this afternoon (Thursday, 16 March).
Police said on social media: “The A170 between Thirsk and Sutton Bank is closed due to an overturned cement mixer.
“As you can imagine, the road will be closed for some time while we work to recover the vehicle, so please plan your journeys accordingly.”
Both crashes on the York outer ring road have now been cleared.
As we reported earlier, the collisions were causing rush hour delays today (Tuesday, 14 March) on the A1237.
One was near the roundabout with the A59, and the other was at Strensall Road near Earswick.
Traffic at both locations is running normally again.
There have been two crashes on the York outer ring road this morning (Tuesday, 14 March).
One is on the A1237 northbound near the roundabout after the A59
The AA is reporting “queueing traffic, restrictions and delays, and congestion to routes through York in the construction area.”
And the second is on A1237 both ways at Strensall Road near Earswick and Huntington Fire station.
Avoid if you can.
