August bank holiday roadworks lifted to ease traffic nightmare

ROADWORKS in Yorkshire are set to be removed for the August bank holiday.

Highways England has said that more than 370 miles of roadworks will be lifted or completed on motorways and major A roads by the end of August in Yorkshire and the North East.

It said that 97.8% of England’s main roads will have no roadworks on that weekend.

In Yorkshire and the North East 3 sets of roadworks will be lifted, and 10 sets have been completed for the bank holiday weekend.

Highways England chief executive, Jim O’Sullivan said: “This August bank holiday, we’re helping drivers with their journeys by clearing roadworks across the majority of our motorways and major A-roads in England.

“Our traffic officers will also be on patrol and working with partners to help clear any incidents; the vast majority of which will be dealt with in under an hour.

“We’re asking people to be prepared too. Make sure you have everything you need for your journey should there be any delays, check before and during your journey and also make sure you’re aware of the signs and signals on motorways.”

To see which roads will be affected, click here .