MPs welcome progress on Kex Gill realignment project:

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Aug 25

New Kex Gill route near Skipton opens to motorists today: A new road near Skipton has opened after landslips forced repeated closures on the old A59 route.

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thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/26459708.long-awaited-a59-kex-gill-bypass-within-weeks-opening-delays/

Aug 15

A59 Kex Gill bypass set to open within weeks after delays: Motorists could be using the new A59 Kex Gill bypass between Skipton and Blubberhouses within weeks.

Key FactsA59 Kex Gill bypass expected to open within weeks

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The opening originally expected in early July was delayed; Councillor Malcolm Taylor now hopes traffic will start using the route within weeks.

The £82.5 million scheme is North Yorkshire Council’s largest infrastructure project and is funded mainly by the Department for Transport, with the council covering the remainder.

Lauren Luck said a fundamental redesign was required after engineers better understood the ground conditions, while Taylor also cited 30 consecutive days of rain in January and February as a delay factor.

Connections to the existing A59 remain unfinished at both ends; landscaping and other finishing work will continue until early 2027 after the planned opening.

Every possible mitigation has been made by SISK in conjunction with North Yorkshire Council to ensure that this will be a seamless journey for people for many, many decades to come.
— Councillor Malcolm Taylor — on measures to prevent future disruption caused by ground movement and to ensure a seamless journey for many decades to come.

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Jul 15

Traffic to use section of new A59 at Kex Gill for the first time: TRAFFIC is due to be diverted onto part of the new stretch of A59 at Kex Gill next week.

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May 02

Work on A59 Kex Gill near Harrogate closer to completion: Work on a major upgrade of the A59 at Kex Gill near Harrogate is moving closer to completion.

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Mar 05

Drone shots of the A59 Kex Gill realignment scheme: IT was a great day today to take drone shots of the new section of A59 at Kex Gill.

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Jan 26

Expect temporary road closures as Kex Gill road nears completion: ROAD closures of up to eight weeks are expected as the multi-million pound A59 Kex Gill ...

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Jan 17

Council releases video of progress on A59 Kex Gill project: NORTH Yorkshire Council has released a video on ongoing work at the A59 Kex Gill realignment scheme ...

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Don’t blame wildlife for £11.7 million overspend on Kex Gill between Harrogate and Skipton, say Green councillors

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Kex Gill bypass: Blazing row over £11.7m overspend: Financial mismanagement rather than a requirement to protect wildlife caused an £11 ...

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Dec 05 25

MP questions cost to taxpayers after seeing 'rocks for lizards at Kex Gill project

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Nov 13 25

Kex Gill: Drone pictures show how the new section of road is progressing

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Sep 10 25

New section of A59 Kex Gill on target for spring opening: The much anticipated opening of the new section of A59 at Kex Gill is on track for spring next year ...

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Jun 03 25

Kex Gill: Costs for A59 roadworks "going the wrong way" council leader admits: The leader of North Yorkshire Council has admitted costs for a major roadbuilding ...

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May 16 25

Councillors to spend £11.7m to 'end Kex Gill misery': Senior North Yorkshire councillors say they have no choice but to spend an extra £11 ...

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