The A69 is closed in both directions due to a serious collision.
Northumbria Police currently lead the response to a serious collision which has took place on the A69 near Haltwhistle.
The road has been closed in both directions to allow officers to carry out investigations.
The stretch of road affected is from the B6138 Greenhead turn-off to the B6322 Tyne View Road.
Traffic between Carlisle and Newcastle affected as a result.
The incident was first reported at 4.10am and the road is expected to reopen at around noon.
Diversion routes
Eastbound traffic are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol on local road signs.
- Turn left off the eastbound A69 on to B630 at Greenhead Bank.
- Turn right on to B6318 at Greenhead towards Chollerford.
- Continue on B6318 for approximately 16 miles.
- Turn right at Chollerford roundabout and go over signal controlled bridge.
- Turn right on to A6079 towards Hexham.
- Continue through the villages of Wall and Acomb.
- Turn left to rejoin the A69 eastbound carriageway
Westbound traffic are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol on local road signs.
- Turn right off A69 at Acomb junction on to A6079.
- Continue through the villages of Acomb and Wall.
- Turn right on to B6318 at Low Brunton crossroads.
- Take first exit at Chollerford roundabout staying on B6318.
- Turn left on to B630 in Greenhead village.
- Turn right and rejoin the A69 westbound at Greenhead Bank.
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