A63 drivers facing months of roadworks
A barrier upgrade is taking place to improve safety
Highways England is installing new steel safety barriers along the A63 in Hull to improve safety for drivers and create smoother journeys.
Work on the ÂŁ5.6m scheme, which will see over three miles of central reservation barrier installed, will take place between junction 38 of the M62 (North Cave) and South Cave.
The team will be on the ground from Monday 28 June, and on top of the barrier work, they will be renewing signs and streetlights, improving road verges, resurfacing some sections of the road and replacing road markings and reflective studs.
Work is expected to be complete by the end of February next year.
Highways England programme delivery manager Phil Jepps said:
“The A63 is a vital route through East Yorkshire and this work will improve safety for the thousands of drivers who use this road every day and create smoother journeys in the long run.
“We are working hard to keep disruption to a minimum, but I urge drivers to plan their journey in advance when the closures are in place. I want to thank drivers for their patience while we carry out this essential safety work.”
To safely complete this work, one side of the A63 will need to be closed overnight where work is taking place, and may include side roads and slip roads. Other parts of the road, where work isn’t taking place will remain open.
They will be working overnight from 8pm to 6am Monday to Friday. No weekend work is planned.
Phil Jepps added:
“To keep traffic moving during the day, we’ll open the route in full, but speed will be limited to 40mph with speed cameras in place. This is to ensure the safety of everyone using the network while traveling through the roadworks.
“For pedestrians, public rights of way crossing points on the A63 will be closed overnight Monday to Friday or when work takes place. A pedestrian diversion will be in place at the two crossings closest to South Cave and a diversion will be in place towards Annie Med lane.”