Plans to reclassify B1244 as an A road would 'put Hornsea on the map'
RESIDENTS have welcomed proposals to reclassify one of the main roads to Hornsea.
A consultation with town and parish councils along the B1244 is currently under way, with a view to it becoming an A road.
Mark Jessop, principal transport policy officer for East Riding Council, said it would "put Hornsea on the map".
He said: "On some maps, which don't show B roads, Hornsea is just a dot on the coast.
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"We have been receiving requests for some time to reclassify the road as an A road.
"It would lead to additional funding for maintenance, more money to keep it in a better condition and more inspections.
"What it wouldn't mean is that the road would be made wider, straighter and a dual carriageway."
The road links Hornsea to the A165 Beverley to Bridlington road.
The decision on reclassification used to lie with the Department for Transport (DfT). However, now the local authority can make the decision, with the move going to the DfT for final agreement and to get a number.
Although Mr Jessop has said no decision will be finalised until the councils and residents have had their say, improvements are already being made.
A drainage scheme is currently under way to relieve flooding in Catwick.
North Holderness ward councillor Barbara Jefferson said she has been asking for the road to be reclassified for 15 years.
She said: "I'm over the moon as it will increase the maintenance programme.
"It is wonderful news.
"We want extra traffic to come to Hornsea and the roads to be maintained regularly. This will help with that."
As part of a series of maintenance works, flashing 30mph signs are being introduced in Seaton.
Nicki Salvidge, chairman of Seaton Parish Council, said: "I am really pleased we are finally getting the signs. It has taken some time.
"Mainly it's thanks to a group of volunteers in the village, who worked with Humberside Police doing speed watch sessions.
"That gave us the evidence to take to the council.
"We then had the backing of the police and Cllr Jefferson, which resulted in East Riding Council doing their own check.
"We found cars coming through the village at 45mph. Speeding and traffic are two of the main concerns of residents. The traffic coming through has increased a lot during the past few years."
Mrs Salvidge, who is also a member of the Hornsea and District Chamber of Trade, said an A road could be a big boost to Hornsea.
"It will mean more maintenance on the road," she said.
"From the chamber point of view it can only be good for the town.
"From the parish point of view as long as people go to the speed limit I cannot see there being any issues."
Comments
by AstynomiaKats
Monday, January 07 2013, 7:21PM
“For once the Highways dept. have started thinking ahead - its incredible - I am quite shocked.
The road infrastructure in the East Riding is some of the worst in the country according to government figures. Much of it is in need of a seriuos upgrade. 'A' roads are 50% funded by the government however 'B' roads get just 30% getting the road designation increased would bring in quite substantial sums.
The B1249 Scarborough to Driffield would also benefit with upgrading to 'A' road status given the traffic volumes.
If the Highways dept is truly serious about this and its not some gimmick then good luck to them.”
by YorkieTed
Monday, January 07 2013, 10:52AM
“Not sure how renaming a road is going to increase the amount of traffic using it? A road is a means of getting from A to B, and if you know what its like at the end of the road, does it matter what the road is called?? However, I agree with 21st Century, as soon as there is any extra traffic on the road, the villagers will be demanding a bypass.”
by Phil_melton
Monday, January 07 2013, 10:51AM
“@Dave_Navarro - ha ha thats funny.”
by Dave_Navarro
Monday, January 07 2013, 10:45AM
“Why not go the whole way and have it classified as a motorway.”
by Phil_melton
Monday, January 07 2013, 10:33AM
“can someone please tell me what exactly at hornsea apart from hornsea free port.? last time i checked there's 2 amusements still left? and the rest boarded up o and overpriced chippy?
no thanks.”
by 21st_century
Monday, January 07 2013, 9:20AM
“Quote "We want extra traffic to come to Hornsea". Have you been to Hornsea at the weekend in the summer? It is grid locked as it is especially around the Market place roundabout and at the Market place / Newbegin junction. The roads can not take the extra traffic.
And then the actual B1244. This is such a slow road, and is not good enough for an increase in traffic flowing along it, weaving through the small villages. Next thing is that the villages will be complaining because of the traffic, and wanting a by-pass.”
by Mildred
Monday, January 07 2013, 7:22AM
“Now, we need them to do something about the B1242 at the other side, but they won't because there have been no fatalities since 1981. So, instead, the environmental damage continues as car after car after car attempts to negotiate the bends at 40mph and above, and stashes into the dyke or the ditches. Sooner or later a pedestrian will be killed or a driver will die when they drown in the ditch, but EYRC see prevention of loss of life as a very low priority.”