More than £40 million is to be invested by the Government towards road upgrades on the A164 road in East Riding.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has confirmed the funding today, 17 May, which will see the A1079 junction reconfigured and six miles of road between the Lincoln Way and Castle Hill roundabouts will be converted into a dual carriageway, allowing more capacity and less congestion for journeys between the Humber Bridge and Beverley.

Plans also include the creation of a segregated pedestrian and cycle crossing of the A1079, allowing people to cross the road safely.

Overall, the scheme will cost £51m, with £10.2m contributed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Work on the scheme is scheduled to be complete by 2022.

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Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said: "This government is investing record amounts in our roads, spending £6 billion to improve journeys in our towns and cities and boost local economies.

"These upgrades will be hugely important in helping ease traffic and improving everyday journeys for residents and businesses around Beverley.

"Our commitment of more than £40 million for the scheme will transform journeys in the area."

Cllr Stephen Parnaby OBE, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: "Securing government support and funding for these much-needed highway improvements at Jock's Lodge Junction is fantastic news for motorists and members of the travelling public.

"The A164 and the A1079 are 2 of the busiest routes in the East Riding, with 30,000 and 20,000 vehicles using them per day, respectively.

"Jock's Lodge junction, where the 2 roads meet, has historically always formed a pinch point. This causes congestion and results in delayed journeys for commuters and negatively impacts the productivity of businesses.

"With funding now in place, the council will move onto detailed preparation, procurement and construction."

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