A64 road between York and Scarborough closed for 5,200 hours since 2020

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 17:11 · Archive

The A64 between York and Scarborough has been closed for more than 5,200 hours since 2020.

The A64 between Hopgrove roundabout and Scarborough recorded 671 closure shifts totalling 5,224 hours since the start of 2020. The data was released by National Highways in response to a Freedom of Information request. The majority of disruption was linked to planned roadworks and maintenance rather than crashes or emergencies. Major improvement schemes represented 'the most significant source of roadspace occupation' on the route, while routine maintenance accounted for the largest volume of individual closures.

National Highways said: 'The A64 is a key route linking Leeds, York and coastal communities, and it's vital that maintenance work is carried out so that it continues to operate safely and effectively. This reduces the chance of unexpected closures in the future.' The organisation added that its work is carefully planned and it will 'continue to review our activities to minimise disruption as much as possible, while maintaining safety'.

Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk and Malton, described the figures as 'stark but sadly unsurprising' and said they demonstrated 'why investment is so urgently needed'. He stated that National Highways' own figures show the road carries on average twice the level of traffic appropriate for a single carriageway. 'It is simply not fit for purpose, and it is holding back businesses, tourism and economic growth across North Yorkshire and the coast,' he said.

How it is being reported

• A64 between York and Scarborough faced 5,200 hours of closures since 2020DRIVERS travelling between York and the Yorkshire coast have faced more than 5,200 hours of A64 closures since the start of 2020, it can be revealed.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 5 Nov, 16:22
• A64 between York and Scarborough faced 5,200 hours of closures since 2020DRIVERS travelling between York and the Yorkshire coast have faced more than 5,200 hours of A64 closures since the start of 2020, it can be revealed.The Press (York) · 5 Nov, 16:22

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