Serious Crash Closes A66 Between Scotch Corner and Bowes

A serious collision has led to the closure of the A66 trunk road in County Durham between Scotch Corner and Bowes. Police and emergency services are at the scene working to manage the incident and ensure safety.
The closure affects both eastbound and westbound traffic on the key route that connects Cumbria with North Yorkshire. The incident happened in the Greta Bridge area, west of the A1(M) at Scotch Corner and near the A67 at Bowes.
Durham Constabulary confirmed that officers are dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the A66. The carriageway remains fully closed while emergency crews, including fire, police, and paramedics, work at the scene. Diversion routes are in place and drivers are advised to use alternative roads and expect delays.
National Highways has provided diversion guidance which directs eastbound traffic off the A66 at Bowes and onto the A67 via Barnard Castle, while northbound and southbound traffic follow designated long‑distance alternative routes due to the closure.
Motorists are urged to allow extra travel time and consider postponing journeys along this stretch until the road is fully reopened and cleared by authorities.