Roads minister confirms upgrades for A19 roundabouts remain under consideration
- Safer Highways
- Jan 28
- 1 min read
Transport Minister has confirmed plans to improve two notorious roundabouts on the A19 remain under consideration for Government funding.
In a letter to Cramlington and Killingworth MP Emma Foody, Minister for the Future of Roads Lilian Greenwood said the future of the projects on Moor Farm and Seaton Burn roundabouts depended on a “supportive” business case being submitted.
It comes after the Conservative deputy leader of Northumberland County Council, Richard Wearmouth, warned the future of the plan was under threat after an assessment by National Highways deemed the upgrades as poor value for money.
Labour MP Ms Foody has since reiterated her commitment to the proposals. The upgrades would form the next step on improving the A19 in the area, with major upgrades already completed at Silverlink and Testos roundabouts.
The minister’s letter reads: “I note the current issues of congestion and unreliability for road users at the roundabout and the link between improvements to the junction and jobs and housing opportunities in the area.
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