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Mar 2024
Kex Gill: Repair work unlikely to start before end of month
Work to repair a crack in the road on the A59 at Kex Gill is unlikely to start until at least the end of the month.
In an update, North Yorkshire Council said the wet weather and "further movement" had delayed and complicated matters.
The A59, which is the main route between Harrogate and Skipton, closed suddenly on February 2 after a crack appeared. It has led to lengthy diversions and increased traffic in places such as Ilkley and Pool-in-Wharfedale.
Barrie Mason, the council’s assistant director for highways and transport, said:
Mr Mason added:
Motorists have previously expressed frustration at the lack of communication about the timeframe for work.
A council map showing Kex Gill.
Some have also questioned whether the closure is linked to work on the £68.8 million realignment of the A59 taking place nearby.
The realignment is being funded by £56.1 million from the Department for Transport and £12.7 million from the council.
Mr Mason said:
He thanked people for their patience and said:
The update does not give a latest estimate for the cost of the repairs, which were previously £115,000.
Read more:
- Motorist's frustration at lack of information on A59 at Kex Gill reopening
- Council to spend £115,000 on Kex Gill repairs
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