The A59, between Harrogate and Skipton, has been affected by 12 landslips in as many years.
The A59 between Harrogate and Skipton has been hit by 12 landslips in as many years
The cost of replacing a landslip-hit North Yorkshire road has risen by more than £7.2m in just 18 months.A county council meeting this week heard the increased cost was due to "volatile conditions" in the construction industry.The carriageway, between Harrogate and Skipton, has been affected by 12 landslips in as many years.
Mr Dadd told the meeting: "I wouldn't say I'm pleased to be having to recommend a further £7.2m for the Kex Gill project.The project to create a new carriageway, which was expected to start in autumn 2021, has been hit by a number of delays. These include objections to the compulsory purchase order of land to site the new road on, according toMinerals company Sibelco also attempted to call in the project for a public inquiry, but this was rejected by the government.The Department of Transport will provide £56m of funding for the work, while the remainder will be paid for by the county council.
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