Closures will be in place on parts of the road near Easington
Parts of an East Yorkshire road are set to close during a six-week project to improve a road near Easington.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to invest £250,000 to upgrade Out Newton Road in Out Newton, including resurfacing bends, patching parts of the road surface, strengthening its edges and replacing damaged kerbing. The project is due to start on Monday, September 1 and is expected to take six weeks to complete. A diversion will be in place for drivers during this time.
The work will prepare the rural road for surface dressing which includes the laying of stone chippings along its length and the sealing of the road. The preparation will make way for further work on Out Newton Road, scheduled to take place next year in order to protect it against potholes and other damage.
During the work, parts of Out Newton Road will be closed to through traffic, although access to properties will be maintained. A traffic diversion will be in place via Balk Hill, Out Newton Road, Main Road, Holmpton Road, A1033 Withernsea Road, A1033 Hollym Road, B1445 High Street, Eastgate, Welwick Road, Skeffling Road and Weeton Road.
Councillor Paul West, the council’s cabinet member for environment and transport, said: “Thank you to local residents and drivers for bearing with us while we carry out this essential work to improve this road in Holderness.”
Despite being a rural road, traffic flow along this stretch of road can be busy at times so the improvement works will be important for the road’s future. There are several farms in the area as well as residences and holiday accommodation nearby.
Winter weather is one factor that can cause damage to local highway networks, including creating potholes. Local residents across the country have expressed concern in recent years in regards to an increase in potholes – and advance preparation work can help protect roads from damage for longer.
The essential works on Out Newton Road will include preparation for protecting the road against damage and potholes and the next phase of improvements for this road are anticipated for next year. These works will be carried out by the council’s own road maintenance team.
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