Disruption and diversions will still continue throughout summer on the A59 thanks to £83.5 million bypass scheme
It’s not certain that Harrogate motorists will feel particularly grateful for this but this week will see them begin using part of the new A59 Kex Gill route as part of an ambitious £83.5 million bypass scheme.
The new 2.5 mile section of this key route from Harrogate to Skipton will replace the existing road, where there have been 15 landslips since 2000, causing significant disruption for the public and costing more than £6 million to repair.
Traffic will switch to a section of the new road starting on Wednesday, July 22, though it’s not an end to disruption and diversions.
Temporary traffic lights are to be installed while contractors complete the connections between the new and existing sections of the A59.
As part of the work, Hall Lane will be closed at its junction with the A59 until the end of August.
From the same date, Church Hill will be closed at its junction with the A59 for eight weeks to allow completion of the new junction layout
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained via local diversion routes.
The car park at Fewston Reservoir will also remain closed during the summer period
Full closures of the A59 will also be required at both ends of the scheme to complete surfacing works.
During daytime, the route will remain open under temporary traffic light control.
The closures are programmed for the week commencing August 17 at the western end and the week commencing September 21 at the eastern end.