National Highways are working to implement safety improvements at each of the central reserve gaps located along the A19.

The presence of gaps within this busy dual-carriageway poses a significant safety concern and the programme has sought to address these concerns by improving or permanently closing the gaps.

None of the major junctions or crossings – those that join local roads from the A19 – are being closed permanently. They will only be closed for the duration of phase 1 and 2 whilst there are lane 2 closures for the safety of the operatives working there.

Junctions used to cross the A19 and join local roads are being improved through signage and markings.

It is only the following 4 gaps that are proposed for complete closure:

Lime Kiln Road Gap

Hollins Farm Access 1 Gap

Hollins Farm Access 2 Gap

Layby North of Harborough Farm Gap

The works will be undertaken in six phases to reduce the impact on customers and are currently planned as follows:

PHASE 1 – Northern Section (approx. between Marigold Lay-By and Lay-By North of Harbrough Farm)

Lane 2 closures Northbound and Southbound – 11th August to 7th September (24hrs per day)

PHASE 2 – Southern Section (approx. between Woundales Farm and Marigold Lay-By)

Lane 2 closures Northbound and Southbound –  8th September to 5th October (24 hrs per day)

During PHASES 1 and 2 the Central Reserve Gaps within the lane closures will be closed to traffic and drivers will be directed to follow signed diversion routes to u-turn at Knayton and Osmotherly junctions.

PHASE 3 – Southern Section (approx. between Woundales Farm and Marigold Lay-By)

Lane 1 closures Northbound and Southbound –  6th October to 19th October (24 hrs per day)

PHASE 4 – Northern Section (approx. between Marigold Lay-By and Lay-By North of Harbrough Farm)

Lane 1 closures Northbound and Southbound – 20th October to 27th October (24hrs per day)

PHASE 5 – A19 Northbound Carriageway between South Kilvington and Osmotherly

OVERNIGHT FULL ROAD CLOSURE with signed diversion route – 28th October (one night only).

PHASE 6 – A19 Southbound Carriageway between Osmotherly and South Kilvington

OVERNIGHT FULL ROAD CLOSURE with signed diversion route – 1st November (one night only).

During PHASES 5 and 6 if access to property is within the closed section we will be in contact separately to discuss relevant arrangements.