Work on a £3.7 million scheme in Stockton-on-Tees has finished.

The project, at the A19/A689 Wolviston Interchange near Wynyard, is the first of four ‘Pinch Point’ schemes to be completed in the North East.

Highways Agency Project Manager, Steve Bishop, said: "This is great news for drivers in the region. It will have a positive impact on drivers using this important junction. The scheme will cut congestion and reduce journey times which will be beneficial for the local economy and will also improve safety for drivers using the junction."

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Stockton Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Transport, Councillor Mike Smith, said: "Businesses in the north of our Borough are continuing to develop and expand while the number of people living in the area is also growing so improvements to the road network are vital.

"Congestion cutting schemes like this will help to support more business start-ups, the growth of existing companies and make it easier for people to get to and from work."

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