People are being asked to decide between three dual carriageway plans for the A64 near York.
The plans to alter the York to Barton-le-Willows section of the A64 will result in quicker journeys, National Highways say
A public consultation has been launched to help decide the fate of a busy section of the A64 near York. Three options are being considered for the Hopgrove junction scheme, which will turn two roundabouts into one and make a new dual carriageway section. Road users and nearby residents have been given six weeks to have their say on the improvement scheme.The options include dualling the existing carriageway or creating a new dual carriageway away from the A64 route.National Highways say the plans include changing the Hopgrove junction near York from two roundabouts to one single roundaboutJohn Killeen, National Highways project manager, said: "We're asking as many people as possible to have their say on the choices under consideration.
"The options we have put forward will provide quicker journeys and improve safety, reducing collisions and the delays these can cause."
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