Delays as surface water causes problems on key route into Hartlepool

Motorists are being warned to expect delays and hazardous driving conditions on a key route in and out of Hartlepool.
Problems are reported on the A179. Picture by Google Maps.Problems are reported on the A179. Picture by Google Maps.
Problems are reported on the A179. Picture by Google Maps.

According to the AA, there is surface water on both sides of the A179, near to the A19 turn-off.

On the 'traffic news' section of its website, the AA said: "Hazardous driving conditions due to surface water on A179, both ways at A19.

"The snow is now melting causing a lot of standing water on the roads in the area."

Delays have been reported in the area.