The crash between a lorry and motorcyclist has left two people in hospital as the closure is expected to remain in place throughout the night

23:43, Mon, Dec 22, 2025 Updated: 23:43, Mon, Dec 22, 2025

Traffic on the A1(M) following the crash

Traffic on the A1(M) following the crash (Image: Reach plc)

Two people have been hospitalised after a crash between a motorcyclist and a heavy goods vehicle.

The A1(M) in County Durham is closed in both directions between J63 (Chester le Street) and J62 (Durham) due to the "serious collision", National Highways said.

The crash occurred at 4.50pm. Traffic caught within the closure was released by 7.45pm.

Durham Emergency services attended the scene.

National Highways traffic officers and service providers were are the scene and assisted with traffic management.

"Due to the nature of the incident and investigation works continuing, the closures are expected to remain in place throughout the night," National Highways said.

This is an ongoing incident and you can follow the latest updates down below.

2 mins ago23:43 Tannur Anders

Northbound diversion route issued

National Highways said road users travelling northbound are being diverted via local routes at J62.

Traffic may wish to exit at J61 and follow the below diversion route:

Exit at J61 and join the A688 southbound/westbound.

Continue until the A167 Thinford Roundabout near Spennymoor.

Turn right and join the A167 northbound and continue past Durham towards Chester-le-Street.

Re-join the A1(M) at J63.

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4 mins ago23:41 Tannur Anders

Southbound diversion route issued

National Highways urged road users travelling southbound to follow the solid diamond symbol on road signs.

The southbound diversion route is as follows:

Exit the A1(M) southbound at Junction 63.

Join the A167 southbound and continue towards Chester-le-Street and Durham.

Continue on the A167 to Thinford Roundabout (near Spennymoor).

At Thinford Roundabout, turn left to join the A688 eastbound/northbound.

Follow the A688 towards Bowburn. Rejoin the A1(M) southbound at Junction 61.

7 mins ago23:38 Tannur Anders

What is known about the A1(M) closure

National Highways has released the following information regarding the road closure:

Two people have been hospitalised after a crash

The crash occured between a motorcyclist and a heavy goods vehicle at 4.50pm on Monday, December 22

The A1(M) in County Durham is closed in both directions between J63 (Chester le Street) and J62 (Durham) as a result of the crash

Traffic caught within the closure was released by 7.45pm

Durham Emergency services attended the scene

Traffic officers and service providers were are the scene and assisted with traffic management

The closures are expected to remain in place throughout the night

A diversion route has been issued