Thursday 11:00
As part of the junction improvement scheme there will be overnight closures for resurfacing on the A63 at Melton near Hull over the next two weekends. The old traffic signals will be removed at the same time.
The A63 will be closed overnight in both directions between South Cave and the Humber Bridge:
* From 6pm Saturday 9 December to 10am Sunday 10 December * From 6pm Saturday 16 December to 10am Sunday 17 December.
Through traffic will be diverted via Market Weighton and Beverley, using the A1034 and A1079. Signed diversion routes will also be in place for local traffic travelling to North Ferriby and Welton. Drivers are advised to allow an additional 30 minutes for their journeys.
Highways Agency project manager Steve Sexton said:
"The A63 will be closed overnight during the next two weekends so that our contractors can carry out resurfacing work at the western end of the route and remove traffic signal gantries at the former Gibson Lane junction. The work is being carried out at weekends and overnight when traffic flows are lower. The junction improvement scheme is due to be completed early next year."
Notes to Editors 1. The Highways Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Transport. It manages, maintains and improves England's motorways and trunk roads on behalf of the Secretary of State.
2. The Highways Agency traffic information website is at http://www.highways.gov.uk/trafficinfo.
3. For real-time traffic information, the Highways Agency 24-hour voice activated telephone service is on 08700 660 115. (Calls from BT landlines to 0870 numbers will cost no more than 8p per minute; mobile calls usually cost more)
4. For general information about the Highways Agency and its work, visit the Highways Agency website http://www.highways.gov.uk, or telephone the Highways Agency information line on 08457 50 40 30 at any time. (Calls to 0845 numbers cost no more than 3p/min from BT residential landlines. Call charges from other and mobile networks may vary.)
Safe driving at roadworks During 2005, five workers were killed and 12 seriously injured in the course of their work on Highways Agency roads. This was the worst year for 5 years. For the safety of all road users and roadworkers, drivers approaching roadworks are advised to: * Keep within the speed limit - it is there for your safety. * Get into the correct lane in good time - don't keep switching. * Concentrate on the road ahead, not the roadworks. * Be alert for works' traffic leaving or entering roadworks. * Keep a safe distance - there could be queues in front. * Observe all signs - they are there to help you.
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HIGHWAYS AGENCY BY GNN YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER.
Client ref YH/543/06
