roads

Contractors use jetpatcher to repair the road surface

New vision for North Yorkshire’s highways

Published 9 April 2019

Proposals to ensure a highways service that is fit for the future are to be considered by England’s largest council next week (April 16th).

traffic in Harrogate

Residents urged to give views on congestion in 12-week survey

Published 8 April 2019

Public opinions on the impact of congestion in Harrogate and Knaresborough and measures that might be used to address it will be sought in a 12-week public engagement beginning next Monday, 15 April.

Ripon Road

Resurfacing due to begin on A61 Ripon Road

Published 27 March 2019

Resurfacing and patching of the A61 Ripon Road is scheduled to begin on Monday (1 April).

Repairs on the A59 at Kex Gill

Repairs to A59 at Kex Gill near completion

Published 25 March 2019

Work is nearing completion on the complex task of repairing the A59 at Kex Gill.

Grade II listed Masham Bridge spanning the River Ure.

Essential resurfacing to begin for Masham and Middleham

Published 12 March 2019

Essential and long-awaited resurfacing and drainage improvement works will take place in the Masham and Middleham areas of North Yorkshire from the end of this week.

A645 Hensall

£1m scheme to repair subsidence damage to road

Published 28 February 2019

A stretch of road in Selby district that has been blighted by mining subsidence is to be resurfaced.

Otley Road

£1.6m investment to improve commuter routes to begin

Published 26 February 2019

A £1.6m investment in improvements to roads in Harrogate district will get under way next week.

North Yorkshire gritter out and about on the high roads

North Yorkshire ready for winter challenges

Published 30 January 2019

North Yorkshire is well prepared to keep the county on the move and to keep elderly and disabled people safe and well during winter weather.

Selby toll bridge

Selby Toll Bridge decking to be replaced

Published 15 January 2019

Work to replace the decking on Selby Toll Bridge is scheduled to begin on Sunday, 3 February.

traffic in Harrogate

Executive to consider consultation on Harrogate congestion

Published 8 January 2019

Residents of the Harrogate and Knaresborough areas could be asked for their views on proposals to tackle congestion in the towns.

The total package will provide £4.6m for the work

Public event to discuss Otley Road upgrade and cycle route

Published 18 December 2018

A public event is to be held in Harrogate to allow people to discuss design work in relation to the ‘off road’ Otley Road cycle route and junction upgrade at Harlow Moor Road with Otley Road.

There have been long-running issues around parked cars in the area

Consultation over parking restrictions

Published 17 December 2018

Residents are being consulted in Scarborough over plans to introduce parking restrictions to alleviate traffic problems.

Farmers and vehicle operators who deposit mud on the road could be liable for a range of offences

Mud on the road spells danger

Published 14 December 2018

Operators of farming and construction vehicles are being urged not to leave roads covered in mud this winter because it can cause a serious hazard for other drivers.

Repairs under way below the A59 at Kex Gill

Complex work to repair A59 at Kex Gill progresses

Published 12 December 2018

Work is progressing on the complex task of permanent repairs to the A59 at Kex Gill.

A traffic modelling exercise will take place

Experimental one-way scheme put on hold

Published 3 December 2018

Plans for an experimental one-way restriction on St Nicholas Street, Norton to tackle traffic congestion will not go ahead at present.

permanent repairs under way at Kex Gill

A59 at Kex Gill expected to reopen fully before Christmas

Published 19 November 2018

Work is progressing on the permanent repairs to the A59 at Kex Gill and the road is expected to be fully reopened before Christmas.

Drivers asked to park considerately to allow gritters to pass unobstructed

Please don’t obstruct the gritters

Published 6 November 2018

As winter road gritting gets fully under way with night-time temperatures often falling below zero, motorists are being urged to be considerate about where they park their vehicles.

Eight new replacement gritters have been added to the fleet, making a total of 86

Dealing with winter challenges on the roads

Published 31 October 2018

Highways gritting teams are geared up for the challenge of the coming winter on the county’s 5,800 miles of roads.

Somerset Terrace is closed temporarily following the discovery of a void beneath the road

Road closed for investigation after void discovered

Published 31 October 2018

Investigatory excavations are to be carried out in Somerset Terrace, Scarborough, after the discovery of a void beneath the road during public utility works.

The ban is among measures designed to improve air quality in the area

Level crossing HGV ban consultation extended

Published 25 September 2018

The deadline for responses on whether the experimental 18-month HGV ban on the level crossing between Malton and Norton should be made permanent has been extended.

A boards

Action to tackle ‘A’ boards blocking pavements in Scarborough

Published 14 August 2018

As thousands of summer visitors flock to Scarborough to enjoy the beach and facilities along the seafront, we have again seen a seasonal rise in complaints about obstructions to pavements caused by advertisement boards put out by traders.

Highways inspector Fred Bowman with Henry Vallance and the llamas Pria and Nenyo her baby

Fred pays visit to llama after roadside drama

Published 25 July 2018

Our highways officer Fred Bowman went back to a farm this week to visit a llama he helped to rescue after finding it running along the road.

a road

Executive approves extra £3m for roads maintenance

Published 24 July 2018

Our executive has approved an extra £3m for highway maintenance across the county to match funding received this year from the Government.

map of route

Executive to be asked to rescind 1990s’ relief road route

Published 18 July 2018

The county council’s executive will be asked on Tuesday 24 July to rescind part of an approved route for a Harrogate outer relief road to clear the way for housing development.

Kex Gill proposed preferred route.

Executive to be asked to adopt preferred A59 realignment

Published 18 July 2018

North Yorkshire County Council’s executive will be asked to adopt the proposed preferred route for the realignment of the A59 at Kex Gill when it meets on Tuesday 24 July.

The 4.8km bypass linking the A684 north of Bedale and the A684 east of Leeming Bar opened in August 2016.

Study confirms benefits brought by Bedale bypass

Published 10 July 2018

The Bedale, Aiskew and Leeming Bar bypass has led to a reduction of almost half in the amount of traffic through bypassed communities, as well as improving the travel times.

cranes load testing on the A59 at Kexgill over the weekend

A59 at Kex Gill reopens

Published 8 July 2018

The A59 at Kex Gill has reopened to single-file traffic under traffic light control.

Road surface.

Executive to be asked to approve extra £3m for highways

Published 6 July 2018

Our executive will be asked to approve an extra £3m for highway maintenance across the county to match funding received this year from the Government.

Traffic lights.

County Council on site to restore Scarborough traffic signals

Published 6 July 2018

At least eight sets of traffic signals have failed this morning due to an interruption to the electricity supply in the Scarborough area overnight which has also affected homes and businesses.

Contractors shotcreting the wall below the A59 at Kex Gill earlier this week.

A59 at Kex Gill expected to reopen on Sunday

Published 6 July 2018

Work is on schedule to enable North Yorkshire County Council to reopen the A59 at Kex Gill to vehicles under traffic light control late on Sunday, 8 July, providing load testing of the road over the weekend shows the road is safe for public use.