North East traffic and travel LIVE: What you need to know

Follow us throughout the day as we update you with the latest information on transport services and what is happening on the roads.

TRAFFIC - update 7.30am

Traffic is building on the A1231 Sunderland Highway, eastbound on the approach to the A19 roundabout at Hylton Bridge.

METRO - update 7.30am

Delays of up to 15 mins to trains running between Airport and Regent Centre have now been cleared.

SHIELDS FERRY - update 7.30am

The ferry service is running to timetable.

NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- update 7.30am

There are no reports of any delays.

DURHAM TEES VALLEY AIRPORT -update 7.30am

There are no reports of any delays.

RAIL -update 7.30am

There are no reports of delays.

BUSES -update 7.30am

Due to roadworks service 60 is unable to serve Heathway, in Seaham, instead terminating and starting from bottom stop on Parkside Crescent. Go North East has apologised for any inconvinience