Still a chance to have your say with A64 Hopgrove public consultation
National Highways is looking for people's views
As the A64 Hopgrove public consultation passes the halfway mark, local road users and residents are being reminded there’s still time to have their say.
Several options to improve the Hopgrove junction near York to Barton-le-Willows have been put forward for public consultation by National Highways.
The next face to face opportunity for people to get involved is an exhibition at The Milton Rooms, Market Place, Malton, YO17 7LX, on Tuesday 23rd August, from 2pm to 8pm, when members of the project team will be on hand to explain the options and answer any questions.
There’s also an online webinar on Thursday 1st September, from 6pm to 7.30pm. Attendees will receive a presentation about the route options from the project team and be given opportunities to ask questions using a chat function. To register visit https://highwaysengland.citizenspace.com/he/a64-hopgrove/
Since the consultation launched on 25th July, almost 550 people have responded to the options.
National Highways Project Manager John Killeen said:
“We’ve been very pleased with the level of public engagement on the Hopgrove consultation so far but there’s still time for more people to get involved.
“Perhaps people have been away on holiday and have been meaning to take a look at the options and give us their feedback but not got round to it. With the consultation closing on 5 September, now is the time to tell us what they think.
“Feedback from the public will help us understand how the proposed options impact road users and the local community. People will be helping to shape the scheme and maximise the benefits as we progress the design.”
Cllr Keane Duncan, executive member for highways and transport at North Yorkshire County Council, said:
“It’s important that as many people as possible respond to National Highways’ consultation so that they can understand the views of residents as they develop a preferred option from the three shortlisted.
“While there is not yet a financial commitment from the government to dual the key stretch between Hopgrove and Barton-le-Willows, getting to the point where we have a firmed-up plan for dualling will put us in the strongest position to move forward to construction after 2025.
“The A64 is competing with more than 30 other schemes across the country, so it’s vital we are able to demonstrate the strong case for investment in our area.
“We know that dualling this stretch is needed in order to beat congestion and unlock economic growth. Perhaps most importantly, it is also needed to improve safety.
“Please have your say before it’s too late.”
A consultation brochure is available online at https://highwaysengland.citizenspace.com/he/a64-hopgrove/ or the following locations until 5 September:
• York Explore Library - Library Square, Museum Street, York, YO1 7DS
• Huntington Library - Garth Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9QJ
• Malton Library - St Michael Street, Malton, YO17 7LJ
• Scarborough Library - Vernon Road, Scarborough, YO11 2NN
People can also email the project team at a64hopgrove@nationalhighways.co.uk or speak to them on 0300 470 2164 from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.