A63 Selby Bypass
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Scheme Outline
Construction of a new bypass to Selby in North Yorkshire to two-lane single carriageway standard, including overbridges across minor roads and a new crossing at the Ouse. Roundabout junctions with the A19, A1041 and at each end.
Timeline
- 1936
- Campaign begins for construction of a new bypass.
- 1995
- Selby Town Council purchases the previously privately-run swing bridge in the town centre and immediately abolishes the 5p toll, easing the chronic congstion on the A63 and A19 which both use the bridge.
- 2000
- Highways Agency announces the Selby Bypass will go ahead.
- 2001
- Construction begins.
Project Statistics
- Cost
- Unknown
- Finance
- Central government
- Estimated duration of works
- 3 years
- Length of new road
- 7 miles
Progress
- 2001
- Preliminary works, land purchase.
- Spring 2002
- Land grading and early work on bridges.
- December 2002
- A1041 roundabout built and in operation; overpass across the Brayton to A1041 road is complete.
- Summer 2004
- Problems with the swing bridge are fixed and the bypass opens to traffic on June 15.
More Information
- Website
- www.selbybypass.f9.co.uk
