The A64 will be closed between West Heslerton and Staxton this weekend with a diversion via Pickering.
The road between West Heslerton and Staxton will be closed from 8pm on Friday 26 February until 6am on Monday 1 March.
The closure will affect traffic between Scarborough, Filey and Malton
A Diversion will be in place via the A169 and A170 through Pickering.
Highways England say they are carrying out vital resurfacing and construction on the A64 between Sherburn and Staxton to create safer, smoother journeys for drivers.
Highways England say :
"We understand that closing the road over a significant length is likely to cause disruption for drivers and in particular local residents who live close to the A64 between Rillington and Staxton. Residents who are directly affected by the closures will shortly receive a letter with further details about access. The arrangements for access will vary depending on the property location. Anyone living outside of the closure points but needs to travel along the A64 will need to follow the signed diversion route or take alternative routes."
Engineers will dig down 300mm to repair the foundation of the road before introducing a new high friction surface to boost safety. There will also be new road markings and reflective road studs.
To complete the job as safely and quickly as possible, and to keep disruption for residents down to a minimum, the road between West Heslerton and Staxton will be closed from 8pm on Friday 26 February to 6am on Monday 1 March.
There’ll also be overnight closures between Sherburn and Staxton from Monday 22 February for around five weeks between 8pm and 6am to complete the repairs.
Highways England has contacted residents who could be affected by the closures and made access arrangements. For those living outside the closure points, clearly-signed diversions will be in place for drivers who need to travel along the A64.
Highways England project manager Gagandeep Singh said:
“The vital repairs between Sherburn and Staxton are a significant next step in of our commitment to making the A64 safer and more dependable for road users.
“There may be some disruption for people who live nearby, and we’ll do our best to minimise the inconvenience. However, I want to stress that these safety improvements will benefit residents as well as drivers. I’d like to thank everyone for their patience while we carry out these essential safety improvements.”
Meanwhile, work to install ‘village gateways’ on the A64 has reached the halfway point. This involves lowering the speed limit to 50mph through the villages, which will have gateway features such as ‘Welcome to’, ‘Please drive carefully’ and speed limit signs, as well as extra signage and coloured surfacing.
The remaining four ‘village gateways’ – West Heslerton, Sherburn, Potter Brompton and Ganton – will be completed when the Sherburn to Staxton maintenance has finished.
All Highways England sites have strict safeguarding measures, in line with Public Health England guidance, to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and none of the sites are open to the public.
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