‘Vital’ £51m road improvements given go ahead
Drivers in Beverley will spend less time stuck in traffic thanks to multimillion pound upgrades to the A164.
Today, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling announced more than £40m of government funding for improvements to Jock’s Lodge junction and the A164 road in the East Riding.
In plans to cut congestion on the A164, the A1079 junction will be reconfigured and six miles of road between the Lincoln Way and Castle Hill roundabouts will be converted into a dual carriageway, allowing more capacity and less congestion for journeys between the Humber Bridge and Beverley.
Grayling said: “These upgrades will be hugely important in helping ease traffic and improving everyday journeys for residents and businesses around Beverley.
Our commitment of more than £40 million for the scheme will transform journeys in the area.
Plans also include the creation of a segregated pedestrian and cycle crossing of the A1079.
This follows the government’s previous investment in the Beverley Southern Relief Road which opened in 2015.
Cllr Stephen Parnaby, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “Securing government support and funding for these much-needed highway improvements at Jock’s Lodge Junction is fantastic news for motorists and members of the travelling public.
“The A164 and the A1079 are two of the busiest routes in the East Riding, with 30,000 and 20,000 vehicles using them per day, respectively.
“Jock’s Lodge junction, where the 2 roads meet, has historically always formed a pinch point. This causes congestion and results in delayed journeys for commuters and negatively impacts the productivity of businesses.
“With funding now in place, the council will move onto detailed preparation, procurement and construction.”
The total cost of the scheme is £51m, with £10.2m contributed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Drivers in Beverley will see the upgrades completed by 2022.
