Motorists across Tyne and Wear are waking up to major trip disruption this morning after a serious A19 crash forced authorities to shut the road in both directions overnight.
The incident, described as a “serious collision”, took place just after 11 pm on Friday between the A1058 Silverlink Roundabout and the A1056 Killingworth Way.
Emergency services, including Northumbria Police, rushed to the scene, and National Highways verified that business officers have been supporting with road closures and diversions.
The stretch of the A19 remains closed while collision investigators carry out essential work, a process anticipated to last well into the morning.
In a statement, National Highways said: “The A19 in Tyne and Wear is closed in both directions between the A1058 Silverlink Roundabout near Tynemouth and the A191 at Holystone due to a serious collision which occurred just after 11pm last night (05.12.25).
Emergency services, including Northumbria Police, are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers and contractors have been providing assistance with traffic management.
Due to the nature of the incident, the road will be closed into the morning to allow for collision investigation works to take place.”
Traffic Chaos and Long Delays for Drivers
Saturday’s early-morning commuters have been hit by heavy delays, with traffic being rerouted around Silverlink, Holystone, and Killingworth.
The check is affecting peregrinations across near routes, and motorists are being prompted to avoid the area if possible.
Numerous drivers heading out beforehand reported gridlocked slip roads and slow-moving traffic as diversions were enacted.
The incident is causing knock-on dislocation across the wider Tyne and Wear business network, with trip updates advising caution.
Northbound Diversion Route for A19 Drivers
Anyone travelling north on the A19 is being advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol presently signposted along the route. The sanctioned diversion is as follows:
- Exit the A19 at Silverlink Roundabout and take the fourth exit onto the A1058.
- After a short distance, take the slip road and turn left onto Norham Road heading north.
- Continue along Norham Road, also at the A191 cloverleaf, take the alternate exit to stay on the A191.
- At the coming two roundabouts, again take the alternate exit to remain on the A191 until Holystone Roundabout.
- From Holystone, turn right and re-join the A19 northbound.
This route is anticipated to remain in place until police have completed on-scene examinations.
What We Know So Far?
At this stage, authorities haven’t released further details about the vehicles involved or any injuries. Still, the scale of the exigency response and the extended check suggest that the A19 accident is being treated as a serious incident.
The check has quickly become one of the morning’s biggest trip stories in the North East, with numerous motorists searching for live updates on the A19 crash, A19 business, and anticipated reopening times.
Drivers are being prompted to plan ahead, allow redundant trip time, and cover live trip updates while the disquisition continues.
