🚨 Emergency? Call 999 · Motorway breakdown? 0300 123 5000
Search
LIVE
Loading incidents...

Start typing to search

Find traffic updates, service providers, tools & more

📢 Seen an incident on this road? Report it in 30 seconds Report ›

At a glance

🕐 Last verified 25 Feb, 10:50

Loading the map…
StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA19
DirectionSouthbound
RegionNorth East
CountyDurham
Category (NH)Vehicle Fire
ReportedWed 25 Feb, 10:17
Cleared10:50
Lasted32 min
Road typeSingle Carriageway
Speed limit60 mph
Weather⛅ Partly cloudy
ReferenceREF-12306747
Views100

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A19 southbound between B1320 and A181 | Southbound | Vehicle Fire

Location : The A19 southbound between the A1086 and the junction with the A181 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 25 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 25 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

The official National Highways record of this incident, kept here after the road reopens.

Were you on the A19?

Enter when you were travelling to see if this incident was active at the time.

📡

Live Incident Timeline

1 update captured · 2 affected segments · Cleared

PREMIUM
A19 ✓ CLEARED
A19 ✓ CLEARED

📋 Your Premium Report includes 1 timestamped update:

✓ Full timestamped update timeline
✓ Green-highlighted changes each update
✓ All 2 affected segments tracked
✓ Expected clear time per segment
✓ Weather & road surface at incident
✓ Emergency services confirmed
✓ Insurance claim checklist
✓ 3 ready-to-use template letters

A police collision report costs £215+ and takes 6–8 months. This report is available within minutes.

🚗 Were you caught in this incident?

Leave your email and we'll notify you when this incident is cleared and the full report is ready — useful for insurance or work.

We won't spam you. You'll get one email when this incident clears so you can grab the full report. This is an independent evidence report from official National Highways / TfL data — not a police report.

Recent A19 incidents

Times are UK time.

A19 | North Yorkshire | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysTue 1 Sep, 02:20 A19 | Tyne & Wear | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysThu 9 Jul, 00:06 A19 | North Yorkshire | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysThu 2 Jul, 02:39 A19 | North Yorkshire | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysWed 1 Jul, 21:55 A19 southbound between A1 and A1068 | Southbound | CongestionTue 30 Jun, 07:35 A19 northbound within the A684 junction | Northbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 22:00
Every A19 incident

Common questions

Is the A19 closed?

Not because of this vehicle fire. It cleared at 10:50 UK time on Wed 25 Feb. See the A19 right now.

What happened on the A19 on 25 Feb 2026?

Vehicle fire on the A19 southbound in Durham, reported at 10:17 UK time on Wed 25 Feb. Cleared at 10:50.

How long did it last?

32 min, from 10:17 UK time on Wed 25 Feb.

Where can I see everything else on the A19?

The A19 live page shows what is happening now, and the A19 archive has every incident on record.

Share

WhatsApp Facebook X Telegram

Get A19 alerts

Free email alerts when something happens on the A19.

Early Warning · 7 days free

Know before you set off

Early Warning sends crashes, closures and long delays on your roads straight to your phone, plus email and Telegram.

Start my 7-day free trial

7 days free, then from £2.99 a month. Renews monthly until you cancel. Cancel within the 7 days and you won’t be charged.

Seen something on the road?Tell us once you've stopped somewhere safe. It takes a few taps and helps everyone heading that way.Report it

UK Traffic Updates is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We sell incident data and evidence reports only. We do not refer you to a solicitor, and we do not pass your details to anyone.

© 2026 UK Traffic Updates. Powered by National Highways’ Transport Data Feeds.

📄 Get Report