A FULL resurfacing of the A684 through Crakehall near Bedale will begin on Monday, resulting in a road closure for almost three weeks.

North Yorkshire County Council highways teams will carry out the work along the 30mph speed limit section of the A684 through Little and Great Crakehall.

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Work will begin on October 11 and is expected to last up to two and a half weeks.

That section of the A684 in both directions will be closed between 9.30am to 3.30pm each day.

Councillor John Weighell, member for the Bedale division, said: “This resurfacing scheme represents a huge investment in improving the infrastructure of this busy A-road.

"I’m sure residents and businesses will welcome the improvements it will bring.

“We are restricting the work to off-peak hours to minimise disruption as much as possible, however we realise it will be an inconvenience for many. Resurfacing is weather dependant so if there are any changes to the schedule we will inform the public as soon as possible.

“We have liaised with those in the local community who will be affected and ask for patience as the works are being carried out.”

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County Councillor Don Mackenzie, Executive Member for Access, said: “We are pleased to be delivering safety improvement projects to the sum of £7.06m on the A684 from Leeming Bar to Junction 37 of the M6.

“It was one of four successful bids chosen for road safety improvements as part of the Government’s Safer Roads Fund, which seeks to address issues on the 50 A-roads identified as being the most dangerous in the country.”

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