26 June 2012
The Highways Agency will begin work to resurface the southbound carriageway of the A19 in Middlesbrough later this week.
This essential work will take place between the A66 Stockton Road Interchange and the A174 Parkway Interchange, and will be carried out in two phases.
During both phases of work there will be overnight road closures from Sunday to Friday, between 8pm and 6am and clearly signed diversion routes will be in place. During the day a 50mph speed limit will remain in operation for safety reasons as a temporary road surface will be in place.
Phase one of the work will begin on Friday 29 June and will take place on a 2.5 mile (4.1km) section of the A19 between the A66 and A1130. This work is due to be completed after approximately one and a half weeks.
During the overnight closures traffic travelling southbound on the A19 will follow the signed diversion route via the A19/A1046 Portrack Interchange, A1032 Newport Bridge Approach Road, A66 Cannon Park Roundabout, A1032 Acklam Road, A1130 Levick Crescent, A19/A1130 Mandale Interchange and then follow existing signs.
Phase two of the resurfacing work will begin after the completion of phase one and will take place on a 1.8 mile (2.9 km) section of the A19 between the A1130 and A174. This work is due to take one and a half weeks and is due to be completed on Wednesday 18 July. The schedule for the works is dependent on suitable weather conditions.
During the overnight closures traffic travelling southbound on the A19 will follow the signed diversion route via the A19/A1130 Mandale Interchange, A1130 Acklam Road, Mitchell Avenue, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby Road, A174 Parkway Extension, A19/A174 Parkway Interchange then follow existing signs.
Drivers are advised to take extra care when travelling through the roadworks and along the diversion routes.
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