Serious crash near Middlesbrough causes lane closures in North Yorkshire and delays for drivers

The A174 in North Yorkshire is closed westbound near Middlesbrough due to a serious crash and a man has been arrested.

National Highways has confirmed the A174 is closed westbound in North Yorkshire due to a serious crash on Friday (Nov 15), around 3:15pm.

The road is closed between the A1053 Greystones roundabout and the A172 Marton-in-Cleveland.

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Cleveland Police is on the scene following a serious crashCleveland Police is on the scene following a serious crash
Cleveland Police is on the scene following a serious crash

In a statement on social media, National Highways posted: “The A174 in NorthYorkshire is closed westbound between the A1053 Greystones roundabout and the A172 Marton-in-Cleveland due to a serious collision.

“Delays are approx. 15min with 2 miles of congestion on approach.”

Emergency services are in attendance, including Cleveland Police.

In a statement Cleveland Police confirmed a man has been arrested “in connection with driving offences”.

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National Highways service providers are also on scene providing traffic management.

Road users are advised to follow the below diversion symbol on road signs (no symbol):

  • From Greystones roundabout, exit onto the A1053 and travel north.
  • At the roundabout, take the second exit onto the westbound A1053.
  • At the next roundabout, take the first exit to join the westbound A66.
  • Stay on the A66 continuing ahead over a further 5 roundabouts, and then rejoin the A19 at the A66.

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