The A66 trans-Pennine route has reopened westbound after a crash involving a HGV.
The road was closed at the snow gates at Bowes to allow for the vehicle to be removed.
There was also a two-lane closure on the eastbound carriageway.
The accident occurred near to Vale House Farm.
UPDATE
The #A66 Westbound closure at #Bowes remains in place until the complex recovery of the vehicles involved is completed. pic.twitter.com/8IJckLJddX— Highways England (@HighwaysNEAST) January 7, 2019
Due to an earlier RTC, the A66 will be closed Westbound at the Snow Gates, Bowes, Barnard Castle.
There is also a Lane 2 Closure in place for the Eastboud Carriageway.
This is to allow for the recovery of an HGV, which will take approx 2hrs. pic.twitter.com/zrroFflHPh— Durham Constabulary (@DurhamPolice) January 7, 2019
