The Highways Agency recently installed CCTV cameras on Tees Viaduct to allow incident related congestion to be identified and responded to more quickly. The agency is also developing a more comprehensive tactical diversion route strategy and progressing designs for the installation of electronic variable message signs at key junctions on the A19. This will reduce the impact of incident related congestion and improve driver information.
The Highways Agency is working with Tees Valley Joint Strategy Unit on an area action plan for the Tees Valley, looking at what transport provision will be needed in the future to accommodate travel demand arising from planned development. The study will include the stretch of the A19 between Wynyard and Portrack, and is due to report towards the end of the summer.
The agency is also working with Tees Valley local authorities on other studies looking at congestion points at junctions on the A19 through Tees Valley.