National Highways has revealed a £135m package of 300 improvements to roads, pavements and bridges across Yorkshire and the North East over the next 12 months.
Motorways and major A roads including the M1, A1(M), M62, M18, A1, A19, A63 and A69 are all included in the package, which will include road resurfacing, bridge joint replacements, improved signage and drainage, renewal of barriers and traffic lights and the provision of facilities for those on foot, bicycles or horses.
Simon Boyle, National Highways Regional Director, said: “Hundreds of thousands of people rely on National Highways motorways and major A-roads daily for work journeys, home deliveries, the movement of goods and services or to travel to meet friends and family, so it’s essential that we keep them in a good condition to ensure safety and reliability.
“Here in Yorkshire and the North East our 670-mile network sits at the heart of the region’s infrastructure, from the motorways that span the region, to the city roads of Leeds and Newcastle, and rural single carriageways.
“Providing access to international gateways – from ports at Grimsby and Immingham and Tees and Hartlepool, to airports at Teesside and Leeds-Bradford – our road system supports business growth. It also brings tourism to our stunning natural, cultural and historic attractions.
“This investment means that we can continue our work to deliver the essential maintenance and vital upgrades that will help keep drivers on the move throughout the region, wherever their journey takes them.”
The programme of improvements and maintenance includes:
- New facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians along the A616 at Underbank in South Yorkshire;
- Resurfacing on the A63 between North Cave and South Cave in the East Riding of Yorkshire;
- Renewal of traffic signals on the A64 at Rillington, Staxton and Sherburn in North Yorkshire;
- Parapet replacement on the M62 between junction 24 and 25 in West Yorkshire.
