MAJOR WORKS/ EVENTS
A19/A174 PARKWAY INTERCHANGE – ‘PINCH POINT’ SCHEME
Major improvements to the existing A19/A174 Parkway Interchange are due to commence on 19th May 2014. Designed to increase the capacity of the junction and reduce delays, particularly at peak times, the scheme comprises:
· Widening of the southern and western quadrants of the roundabout to three lanes
· Widening of the eastbound carriageway of the A174 Parkway to three lanes between the A19 and Stainton Interchange (B1380 Low Lane)
· Dualling of the A174 Parkway Extension, between the A19 and the new roundabout serving Teesside Industrial Estate in Thornaby.
The Highways Agency is leading on the delivery of the scheme, which has been developed in partnership with Middlesbrough and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Councils and is being funded from the Department for Transport's 'Pinch Point' Programme. Site clearance works commenced in December 2013, and the main contract is currently programmed to commence on 19th May 2014, with completion by the end of the year.
Work is continuing to finalise the temporary traffic management arrangements required during the main contract. Although every effort will be made to reduce delays to a minimum, some disruption is inevitable given the scale of the works involved and the high volume of traffic that uses the junction on a daily basis. (RF)
B1380 LOW LANE, BROOKFIELD – Junction Improvement
Works are continuing to widen the A174 Parkway eastbound exit slip road and construct a signalised crossroads on B1380 Low Lane, to service a new development. To allow these works to be carried out safely, the right turn from the slip road to Low Lane eastbound will be prohibited. Traffic will be diverted westbound on B1380 Low Lane, to circumnavigate the roundabout junction and return on B1380 Low Lane eastbound.
Works will continue until further notice. (SB/S.Binns)
