The A689 in Crook from the junction with Thistleflat Road to Westfield Drive is shut while engineers repair the pole, with heavy traffic building in the surrounding area. Drivers can still enter Thistleflat Road to rejoin the A689, but the section of road is expected to remain closed for around one to two hours. A Durham Police spokesperson said: "A section of the A689 in Crook is currently closed whilst engineers repair a downed telegraph pole following a RTC." "Motorists can still enter Thistleflat Road to rejoin the A689." "The road is expected to remain closed for around one to two hours."