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Second stage of £7.2m Coast Road improvement scheme to begin

The second stage of a major road revamp in North Tyneside is set to begin tomorrow, as part of the Council’s £7.2m Coast Road improvement scheme.

The first phase involved creating two eastbound traffic lanes along Beach Road to the A192 Tynemouth Pool roundabout and a new footpath and cycleway.

The second phase, which is due for completion early next year, will see the Billy Mill roundabout replaced with a junction with traffic signals.

The council’s partner Capita is responsible for managing the delivery of both phases of the project. The initial work involves installing underground ducts in the area of the junction, which will carry the cables for the traffic signals.

Cllr John Harrison, North Tyneside Council’s cabinet member for Housing and Transport, said: “We are investing heavily to keep traffic moving along the Coast Road, reduce travel times and, most importantly, make journeys safer.

“We will be carrying out the most disruptive works – the removal of Billy Mill roundabout – during the school summer holidays to try and minimise the impact on the public as much as possible.

“However we still expect significant delays for road users, particularly during busier times, and would advise people to allow extra time for their journeys or use public transport.

“We would like to thank the public for their continued patience throughout this important work and remind people to sign up to our e-bulletin for regular updates.”

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