MOTORISTS were today facing traffic problems as a £2m package of improvements to the A19 Rawcliffe roundabout, in York, started.
The seven-month project aims to reduce queues and improve traffic flows at the A19 roundabout and will provide direct access from the A1237 to Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride.
The improvements, part of a Highways Agency and City of York Council partnership, will include an underpass for cyclists and pedestrians.
"This scheme will bring benefits to all road users at this very busy junction," said Councillor Dave Merrett, the council's executive member for planning, transport and the environment.
"Being able to provide the subway will be a great benefit to cyclists and pedestrians."
There will be short-term lane closures during the work and a traffic management plan has been drawn up.
The first phase of work will take place off the carriageway.
Updated: 11:56 Monday, March 26, 2001
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