New pictures show the progress of work on a major North East road while it is set to be closed for over two months.

Pictures show work is progressing well on the A19 at the A689 interchange with much of the road surface being completed.

National Highways confirmed the major road would be closed for over two months back in August.

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The scheme involves replacing some of the existing concrete road surface with a new, low-noise alternative which will have benefits in terms of road noise reduction.

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Work on the road will also provide a more consistent driving experience, according to National Highways.

Improvements to vehicle restraint barriers will also be in place, a long with improved signage, kerbing and drainage.

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Due to the nature of these works, the A19 is closed at certain times to allow the work to be carried out safely.

As part of the improvements, the works will be undertaken in two phases to reduce their impact and they are currently programmed for:

Phase 2 (Northbound)

Overnight Road Closures (Monday – Thursday)

  • 3 October 2022 - 8 November 2022 between 8pm and 6am

Full 24hr Road Closures at Weekends

  • 7 October 2022 at 8pm to 10 October 2022 at 6am
  • 14 October 2022 at 8pm to 17 October 2022 at 6am
  • 21 October 2022 at 8pm to 24 October 2022 at 6am
  • 28 October 2022 at 8pm to 31 October 2022 at 6am

The following diversions will be required during the works.

Southbound Diversion Route (Overnight)

  • A19 southbound traffic should follow the signed diversion via the exit slip leading to the A689/A1185 Roundabout and A689 to re-join the A19 at the A689 southbound entry slip.

Southbound Diversion Route (Weekend)

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  • A19 southbound traffic should follow the signed diversion via the A689 southbound exit slip to the A19/A689 Wolviston interchange then up and over the interchange to re-join the A19 via the A689 southbound entry slip.

Northbound Diversion Route (Overnight)

  • A19 northbound traffic should follow the signed diversion via the A689 and A179 to re-join the A19 at the Sheraton Interchange.

Northbound Diversion Route (Weekend)

  • A19 northbound traffic should follow the signed diversion via the A689 northbound exit slip to the A19/A689 Wolviston interchange then up and over the interchange to re-join the A19 via the A689 northbound entry slip.

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