Decision details

Guidance issued 24 July 2019 for the Local Highways Maintenance Challenge Fund by Department for Transport (DfT).
Following a review of highway asset condition data, the A68 was identified as a key corridor requiring maintenance – a combination of carriageway reconstruction, improving the skid resistance, improving gullies and drainage assets to manage surface water flooding and resurfacing the cycle route – both in the rural and urban areas as appropriate.
The bid for £2.260m was submitted on 30th October along with two other bids by TVCA, as a Tees Valley package of schemes. A decision by DfT was expected by end of December but this is now delayed due to the recent general election.
Guidance issued 24 July 2019 for the Local Pinch Point Fund (NPIF) by DfT. Following a review of the eligibility criteria and assessment process the A68 between Bondgate and A1(M) Junction 58 was selected as transport modelling work has already highlighted significant congestion issues on this corridor.
An Expression of Interest has been developed and will be submitted on 31st January 2020.

To submit a bid to DfT for A68 scheme by 30th October 2019.
To submit an Expression Of Interest to DfT for A68 scheme by 31st January 2020.
Reason(s)
Maintenance:
To maximise the available funding for highways maintenance.
To improve the KPI for highway condition.
To improve highway safety
To reduce the potential for flooding
To increase levels of cycling
Pinch Point:
To maximise the available funding for network management
To accelerate delivery of required schemes to tackle congestion on A68
To reduce journey time delay
To provide bus priority
To provide cycling facilities and improved pedestrian facilities
To support the local economy, including employment at Faverdale and the town centre
To support housing growth at West Park, Coniscliffe Park and Burtree Garden Village

Maintenance - A67 east of A66 to borough boundary
Pinch Point – North Road corridor