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<p>The A19 is some 124 miles in length of which Highways England is responsible for
the 67 mile section between Thirsk in North Yorkshire and Seaton Burn in Tyne and
Wear with the remainder being the responsibility of local highways authorities.</p><p>
</p><p>Since 2011, Highways England have delivered safety improvements at ten locations
on the A19, including improvements to traffic signals and road markings, provision
of additional road capacity to reduce congestion, and improved facilities for pedestrians
and cyclists.</p><p> </p><p>The Government provides the Integrated Transport Block
funding for local highways authorities; this is aimed at small scale transport schemes
and can be used for safety improvements. It is for each individual local highway authority
to manage its network, based upon its local knowledge and circumstances.</p>
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