Highways Agency

A65 Gargrave and Hellifield Major Maintenance

Why The Work Is Needed

The Highways Agency continuously monitors the condition of the trunk road network. Recent survey work has shown that the strength of the road has deteriorated to a point where urgent work is needed to ensure it can meet the demands of the heavy traffic loads.

The current traffic flow is in excess of 10,000 vehicles per day, with a significant number of heavy goods vehicles [9%]. The surface condition is also poor with evidence of surface cracking and crazing. The ride quality is adversely affected and the worn out surface will lead to increased noise and the risk of skidding if it is not replaced.

Works Have started on the A65 in Both Gargrave and Hellifield

Gargrave

Works commenced after the May Day Bank Holiday on 7th May, with final completion on 14th July, and are split up into a number of manageable phases to minimize disruption. During the Spring Bank Holiday all works will be suspended and the road will be open to traffic as normal.

Phase 1 - completed

Skipton Road to the west of Gargrave village, through to its junction with North Street

Phase 2 - due for completion on 4th June

High Street from its junction with North Street to its junction with East Street.

Phase 3 - completed as part of Phase 1

Skipton Road on the west side of the village from Anchor Bridge to the 30 mph limit.

Phase 4

This final phase will comprise that length of Skipton Road from its junction with East Street to the Johnson and Johnson factory on the east side of the village. Commencing on 16th June the phase is expected to last for up to 4 weeks with completion on 14th July. During this phase the A65 will be kept open, operating under an alternating one-way working system, controlled by temporary traffic signals.'

Hellifield

Works will commenced after the May Day Bank Holiday on 15th May, with final completion on 23rd June, and is split up into a number of manageable phases to minimize disruption. During the Spring Bank Holiday all works will be suspended and the road will be open to traffic as normal.

Phase 1 - Completed

From the junction of Kendal Close and East View along the A65 to its junction with Lancashire and Yorkshire Terrace.

Phase 2 - Due for Completion on 4th June

Main Road from its junction with Lancashire and Yorkshire Terrace, through to Mart Farm.

Phase 3

will extend along Kendal Road from its junction with Kendal Close to the Hellifield County Primary School. This phase will commence on 5th June and it will be necessary to totally close this section of the A65 for up to 3 days with completion on 7th June.

Phase 4

will extend along Skipton Road from Mart Farm to its junction with the road to Otterburn. This phase will commence on 8 June with completion on 16th June. Traffic flow along the A65 will be maintained during this phase with alternate one way working controlled by temporary traffic signals.

Phase 5

will extend along Kendal Road from the Hellifield County Primary School to Gallaber Farm. This phase will last for up to 7 days commencing 17th June with completion on 23rd June. Traffic flow along the A65 will be maintained during this phase with alternate one way working controlled by temporary traffic signals.

During Phases 4 and 5 there will be no weekend working.

Diversion Route during closures

During the periods when the A65 is fully closed, as described above, a diversion route will be fully signed in both direction. Traffic travelling east will be diverted at Long Preston onto the A682, south to Gisburn. At Gisburn traffic will be signed east along the A59 to rejoin the A65 at Skipton at the A59/A65/A629 roundabout. The same diversion route will operate for westbound traffic.