A LAST-minute plea for public support for an upgrade of the A64 north-east of York has been made by regional MPs.

National Highways is seeking comments on the road between Hopgrove Junction and Barton-le-Willows but people only have until Sunday to respond.

The government agency says on its website: “Feedback can be provided on a range of issues affecting the current route. We will also seek to understand how changes to the road may improve livelihoods and quality of life, and help to address concerns about congestion, environmental issues, and safety. Our main aim is to listen to road users and gather information that will help us to develop options and the case for improvements to the road.”

The A64 between Hopgrove Junction and Barton-le-Willows is one of 30 projects Highways England has as candidates in the next financial period for upgrades.

Budgets are planned for schemes during 2025-30 but to help it select projects it needs information to help develop the arguments for them.

The current survey is informal but it will lead to a detailed business case with outline plans and costings, which will then go out for a formal public consultation.

Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake said: “I strongly encourage local residents to input into this survey. Constituents will be aware I have been campaigning for a fairer deal for the North since being elected - an integral part of this has been my campaign to dual the A64. The input of residents who use this road on a weekly basis is critical to such a campaign - I urge constituents to do this before Sunday’s deadline.”

Selby and Ainsty MP Nigel Adams said: “I am very pleased that Highways England have included an upgrade to the A1 between Darrington and Doncaster and one on the A64 East of York in their project pipeline. They are progressing both of these and at the moment you can have your say on the proposal to upgrade the A64 by completing this short survey.”

To take part in the survey go to: https://highwaysengland.co.uk/our-work/yorkshire-and-north-east/a64-hopgrove/