Middlesbrough road closed from 7pm

A stretch of National Highways' Strategic Road Network is set to be closed for an overnight period, causing disruption to drivers in the north-east of England. The closure, which has been scheduled to take place between 19:00 on Tuesday, 16 August 2026 and 05:00 on Wednesday, 17 August 2026, will affect the vicinity of Middlesbrough.

The affected area is located near the Location 516636, and drivers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly. National Highways, the highway authority responsible for the Strategic Road Network, has implemented this closure to facilitate essential maintenance work.

Motorists are urged to check for alternative routes and to monitor traffic updates before embarking on their journeys. National Highways' Transport Data Feeds provide real-time traffic information, which can be accessed via various traffic apps. These apps can help drivers navigate through the area, avoiding the closed section of the Strategic Road Network.

The overnight closure is expected to cause high levels of disruption, and drivers are advised to exercise caution when travelling in the area. The precise location of the closure is near the National Highways Location 516636, and drivers should be aware of the potential for delays when travelling through the region.

Motorists who were planning to use the affected section of the Strategic Road Network are advised to consider alternative routes, such as the A19 or the A66. These roads may experience increased traffic volumes, but they provide a viable alternative for those seeking to avoid the closed section.

National Highways is working to minimise the disruption caused by this closure, and drivers are urged to plan their journeys in advance. By checking traffic updates and using alternative routes, drivers can help to reduce congestion and ensure a smoother journey.

For the latest information on this and other road closures, visit Road Closures UK. This website provides up-to-date information on roadworks and closures across the UK, allowing drivers to plan their journeys with confidence.