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Resurfacing, drainage, junction upgrades as well as major safety improvements are being planned for the A64 between the A1(M) at Bramham and Seamer in Scarborough.

Around 25 schemes are being carried out along the 55-mile route including safety improvements at Crambeck and Rillington between now and the end of March next year.

Highways England project manager Chris Dunn said:

We are carrying out a series of improvements along the A64 between the A1(M) and Seamer over the next 12 months which will provide better journeys for drivers and improved road safety.

皇冠体育appse include major safety improvements at Crambeck and Rillington which are being funded as part of our safety designated funds. It also includes further improvements for cyclists along the route as well some junction improvements making it easier for people to access caravan sites in the area.

皇冠体育app majority of the work is being carried out from September onwards to avoid the summer months when traffic is at its heaviest, although we do need to start some overnight resurfacing work prior to that between Headley Bar and Hopgrove roundabout from Monday 19 August.

This work is part of Highways England鈥檚 拢80m maintenance improvements on Yorkshire鈥檚 roads this year providing drivers with smoother and safer journeys.

皇冠体育app resurfacing work between Headley Bar and Hopgrove roundabout begins this year鈥檚 investment along the route. It also includes replacing the road markings, reflective road studs and kerbing. 皇冠体育app work will be carried out overnight between 8pm and 6am.

Some of the projects along the A64 have also been developed as part of Highways England鈥檚 cycling, safety and integration designated fund. This is a special fund of 拢250m to be spent between 2015 and 2021, helping address barriers caused by our road network, providing a more accessible, inclusive and integrated network that gives people the freedom to choose their mode of transport.

Residents, drivers, businesses and tourists will also be able to find out more about this investment and further details about the schemes by talking to one of the project team at the following locations:

• Friday 16 August at Staxton Village Hall, Wain鈥檚 Lane, Staxton, YO12 4SF between 3pm and 7pm
• Thursday 22 August at RNLI Lifeboat Station forecourt, West Pier, Foreshore Road, Scarborough, YO11 1PB between 10am and 4pm
• Friday 30 August Rillington Village, Hall High Street, Rillington, YO17 8LH between 3pm and 7pm

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