County Down based construction firm, GRAHAM has announced that its been appointed to implement the East Riding of Yorkshire Council's improvement scheme.

Construction works will begin in spring 2024 and are expected to be complete in late 2026. These works will free up one of the area's busiest travel routes which will benefit the community and grow the local economy.

The project will involve the replacement of the Jocks Lodge junction located on the outskirts of Beverley, connecting the A164 Hull to Beverley and the A1079 Hull to York roads. To connect it with Beverly, a new roundabout will be created on the A1079 and part of the A164 will be widened into a dual carriageway.

Alastair Lewis, GRAHAM Contracts Director said: "We're delighted to be appointed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to deliver the A164 Jocks Lodge junction transformation scheme.

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"The upgrade of the A164 and new junction arrangements with the A1079 dual carriageway, will alleviate congestion and enhance safety for non-motorists via dedicated pedestrian and cycling routes.

"Our track record of successfully delivering transformational civil engineering projects stands as testament to our commitment for the highest standards of work, professionalism, and technical expertise.

"We are proud to be East Riding of Yorkshire Council's partner to deliver economic growth to the region.

"Over the next few months, the project team will be working hard to ensure the site is ready for the main build phase – we're looking forward to playing our part in this pivotal project and leaving a lasting legacy."

Councillor Gary McMaster, the council's cabinet member for housing and infrastructure, said: "We are extremely pleased to welcome GRAHAM on board for this long-awaited scheme which is one of the council’s largest construction projects.

"The council has been working on this scheme for a number of years but now, with the funding in place and the appointment of the contractor, it means we can now move forward and make these improvements happen.

"When it's finished, this will free traffic up on one of the busiest roads in the East Riding and, in turn, give a welcome boost to the local economy."