Kerbing and surfacing works on Grovehill junction are anticipated to be complete by the end of the weekend, weather permitting, and ahead of schedule.
The works form an important part of the £22 million Beverley Integrated Transport Plan (BITP) which, when complete, will enhance the town’s transport infrastructure by reducing the amount of traffic in the town centre, improving traffic flows around Beverley and providing new facilities for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders.
The council would like to remind motorists that the temporary give-way arrangements in place, as part of the traffic management, will be replaced by the installation of traffic signals which are programmed to be in place and operational in the New Year.
Nigel Leighton, director of environment and neighbourhood services at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “The council would like to thank residents, motorists and the travelling public for their patience and understanding whilst the works are carried out and apologises for any inconvenience that has been caused.
“Both the council and its contractor have made every effort to keep local residents and businesses informed, including regular letter drops detailing the phasing of the works and timescales, and have also resolved to keep levels of disruption as low as possible, by monitoring and reviewing the traffic management arrangements when in place.
“Work at Grovehill junction has been undertaken seven-days-a-week while avoiding peak travel times to shorten the duration of the works, with the aim of completing the resurfacing by the end of this week, weather permitting, and ahead of schedule.
“Regrettably, a scheme of this size and complexity cannot be constructed without traffic management in place, as this ensures the safety of both the public and the workforce. The council did consider the possibility of working nights, but ruled this option out given the close proximity and considerable disturbance this would cause within a residential area.
“While there has to be some disturbance for residents and delays for traffic, unavoidable due to the nature of the works, the long term gains of this scheme will be enjoyed by motorists and the travelling public for many years to come.”
