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A194 Traffic News

A194(M) Tyneside Motorway · Washington (A1(M)) → Tyne Tunnel (A19)
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Clear ⏱ Updated 13:55

A194 traffic at 13:55 on Tuesday 3 November: no major incidents reported — live National Highways updates every 5 minutes, 24/7.

A194 traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 13:55
↑ A194 northbound traffic✅ No incidents reported ↓ A194 southbound traffic✅ No incidents reported
🚨 0 incidents 🚧 0 roadworks
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Junctions J1–J5
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No live incidents on the A194 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7.

Is the A194 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:55 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A194 closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A194 at 13:55.

Is there an incident on the A194 right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A194 at 13:55.

Is the A194 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the A194 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight: A194 closures and diversions ›

Is the A194 closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the A194 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

This weekend: A194 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A194 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A194 since midnight.

A194 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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⚠️ Most Dangerous A194 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A194 has 198 recorded collisions at 2 collision hotspots, involving 264 casualties. Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
J1
115 collisions · 157 casualties · 12 serious
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#2
nr South Shields
83 collisions · 107 casualties · 12 serious
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📰 A194 traffic news, updates and closures

This is the A194 traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: A194 traffic now, for the whole road from Washington (A1(M)) to Tyne Tunnel (A19). Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the A194 is listed at the top, checked every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with the worst on the sign and where it is: the nearest towns and the county.

National Highways has closed its Traffic England website, so the live A194 information people used to check there is here in one place: today's A194 incidents, A194 closures tonight from their daily closure report, A194 roadworks, A194 accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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❓ A194 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A194 closed today?

Any A194 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.

Is there traffic on the A194 today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A194, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A194 right now?

Every live incident on the A194 — police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns, debris, collisions and closures — appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

What is the worst time to use the A194?

The A194 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (16:30–18:30) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A194 right now?

Roadworks and overnight closures on the A194 are listed above and at /traffic/a194/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.

What roads connect to the A194?

The A194 connects to: A1(M), A19.

Where can I get A194 traffic news and updates?

Right here. This A194 traffic news page shows A194 traffic now: every live incident, delay, closure and roadworks National Highways report, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with tonight's planned closures, junction-by-junction status and a live map. For A194 traffic updates sent to you, sign up on this page for the free daily road summary or Early Warning alerts for the roads you drive.

Is there an accident on the A194 northbound or southbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the A194 northbound and the A194 southbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.

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ℹ️ A194 Road Details

Junctions
J1–J5
From
Washington (A1(M))
To
Tyne Tunnel (A19)
Type
Motorway
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
16:30–18:30

📍 Key A194 Locations

Washington Jarrow South Shields Hebburn

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