A19

Drivers are fined in court for speeding in County Durham

The cases were heard at Peterlee[1] Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, November 7.
Bartosz Podstawa, 39, of Barberry Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, exceeded 70 mph limit in a Kia on a dual A19 southbound April 21. Pleased guilty and fined £100, surcharge £40…

A19 crash Killingworth: Cyclist injured in collision with lorry

Emergency services were called to the A19 in Killingworth, on North Tyneside, at about 9.30am. 
The cyclist, believed to have suffered a fractured femur, was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
The road remains closed as police carry o…

Amputee to complete huge trek

A HORROR crash just two years ago – which resulted in a driver’s leg being amputated – won’t get in the way of him completing a 24-mile charity trek up three mountains this weekend.
Craig Walton, who was working as a lorry driver, suffered a life-chang…

Watchdog reveals A1M and A19 driver satisfaction in survey

According to a study conducted by Transport Focus, which quizzed more than 9,000 drivers, the A1M and A19 have placed as the 7th and 10th most popular A-roads respectively.
Road users took part in the watchdog’s survey about their last journey on a mot…

Travellers ordered to leave by council after setting up camp …

Travellers have been asked to leave by the council after setting up camp on land underneath the A19[1] flyover.
Caravans and cars were spotted by motorists last week and remain at the site on Monday. Around a dozen vehicles are parked up off the A1032 …