The reopening of a road in North Yorkshire, scheduled for today (March 25), has been pushed back again due to work delays.
Despite work being carried out on the A684 at Constable Burton, near Leyburn, since the end of last year, North Yorkshire Council confirmed that today's provisional opening date would have to be pushed back to Friday (March 27).
This is the third time that the reopening of the A684 has been pushed back.
The work was due to be completed in February after an 11-week closure, while North Yorkshire Council set two more reopening dates that have come and gone.
In a fresh update on Tuesday (March 24), the council said: "Unfortunately, due to delays with resurfacing, it will not be possible to reopen the A684 Conyers Lane at Constable Burton on Wednesday, March 25. The road will now reopen on the morning of Friday, March 27, and will be under two-way traffic lights for two weeks.
"We are sorry for the unavoidable further delay to this road closure, and for any inconvenience this may cause.
"While the closure is in place, please follow the official signed diversion route and avoid using minor roads through villages."
The closure, between the junction with Leyburn Road and Wild Hill Lane/Chapel Lane, is to allow drainage and highway repairs to be carried out.
However, the delay has prompted frustration from some residents and commuters, who have raised concerns about increased fuel costs, longer journey times and disruption to surrounding villages.
One commuter described the situation as “utterly ridiculous”, questioning why drainage works had been scheduled during winter when adverse weather was likely.
Others said they had not seen weekend working taking place, while another resident said they were “expecting motorway standards when it opens”.
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There have also been concerns about drivers diverting through minor roads.
One resident urged motorists to heed the official diversion route, saying increased traffic on small lanes was making riding horses “quite scary”.
The council has previously confirmed that the works form part of a wider programme and warned that further adjustments to dates could be necessary if unforeseen circumstances arise.
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