(02 May 2015, 10:36 am)Andreos1 wrote The A1 is chaos from where the A66 Darlington section joins, all the way to Leeming, due to upgrading the road from dual carriageway to Motorway.
It will be like that for another year or so.
Add in any bumps/breakdowns and you ain't going anywhere.

The local roads are affected too, with changes to the infrastructure etc

So, the biggest issue at the minute is a new leisure complex being built opposite Tesco in Catterick Garrison, the roadworks outside this has caused have lasted ages, and can cause significant delays. Add into this, the diversion which has to be observed to ensure you serve Tesco in both directions. Next, is the upgrading of the A1, narrow lanes, a 50mph speed limit which, like yesterday, can be a standstill if an incident occurs. Then we have had the temporary roadworks in and around Richmond which has caused issues, and then the cordoning off of the area for today's royal visit. Plus, the inevitable delays of the school runs, then you have got problem on top of problem which cannot be avoided.
Arriva can only do so much to keep buses to time unfortunately.