Delays on key road after problems with ice

Drivers have faced delays this morning on a key North East road after work to remove ice from the carriageway.

By The Newsroom

Published 14th Feb 2018, 08:03 BST- 1 min read

Updated 14th Feb 2018, 08:10 BST

There have been delays on the A194M. Picture by Google Maps.

The problems on the southbound section of the A194M are now thought to be easing after a temporary speed limit of 50mph was put in place.

A tweet from North East Live Traffic said: "A194M southbound, previous delays now easing joining the A1 at Washington services due to earlier works to remove ice in the carriageway from last night with a temporary speed of 50mph."