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The Project Control Framework
This framework sets out how we, together with the Department for Transport, manage and deliver major road improvement projects.
Progress to Date
Progress to Date
The official start of works was 30 March 2009, with some advance works undertaken in February and March 2009. Site clearance was carried out in advance of the bird nesting season in order to avoid delay to the programme. Trees and shrubs were removed, mainly along the eastern side of the existing road and at junctions. Fencing was erected where livestock is present to keep the adjoining land secure. New habitats have been created for protected species and other wildlife, some of which were provided in advance of the start of the main works in order to take account of breeding seasons.
On 26 March 2009 the then Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon. Geoff Hoon MP, marked the official start of the works with a ceremonial cutting of the first piece of turf. Mr Hoon offered his best wishes for a successful project to all those involved in the scheme.
Between 2 and 4 April 2009 a well attended exhibition was held at The Lodge at Leeming Bar. Over 1,000 members of the public attended during the 3 days and were able to see the scheme proposals, programme details and discuss any queries they had with members of the Project Team.
The scheme between Dishforth to Leeming is split into 4 Sections with section 1 now fully complete and operating as motorway. Work on some remaining sections is mainly off-line, so as to reduce the impact to traffic on the network during construction.
The scheme is now in the final year of the 3 year works programme and construction is on target for Spring 2012 completion.
Section 1 - Dishforth to Baldersby
Work between Dishforth and Baldersby is complete and now operating as motorway with 3 lanes northbound and southbound running at 70mph.
Section 2 - Baldersby to Sinderby
Works on the new Local Access Road are ongoing with surfacing and drainage rehabilitation being undertaken.Work is being done on the mainline central reservation.
Section 3 - Sinderby to Gatenby
Oaktree underpass construction is now complete.Construction of the Link Road from the Local Access Road to the underpass is ongoing. Healam Beck bridge refurbishment is complete and Northbound traffic is now running over this bridge and Street Lane Bridge along the Local Access Road. Earthworks and drainage are complete.
Section 4 - Gatenby to Leeming
Works on the new Local Access Road are ongoing, with surfacing and drainage rehabilitation being undertaken.Construction of the new roundabout near Leeming Services, and alterations to the A684 junction are continuing with some work taking place during the night. Work is also being undertaken on the mainline central reservation.
Please refer to the Traffic Management section on this website for up to date information.
What's next?
Section 2 - Baldersby to Sinderby
Finishing works on and around Butcher House Bridge. Landscaping and fencing activities to be undertaken, as well as finishing works at Sinderby roundabout.Continuing with the construction of the Local Access Road in this section.
Section 3 - Sinderby to Gatenby
Mainline Central Reserve works to be completed, along with landscaping/planting works. Continuing with the construction of the Local Access Road in this section.
Section 4 - Gatenby to Leeming
Finishing works to the motorway are to be completed in this area. The Local Access Road is to be completed, including the proposed roundabout at the old Leeming junction and the new junction layout on the A684. Continuing with the construction of the Local Access Road in this section.
