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<p>Highways England are responsible for a 67 mile section of the A19 between Thirsk
in North Yorkshire and Seaton Burn in Tyne and Wear. The remainder is the responsibility
of North Yorkshire County Council, York City Council and Doncaster Metropolitan Borough
Council as it passes through their respective areas.</p><p>Safety is a key priority
of Highways England, and the safety performance of all its roads is under continuous
review in order to develop and prioritise safety improvements. Since 2011, Highways
England have delivered safety improvements at ten locations on the A19. These include
improvements to traffic signals and road markings, provision of additional road capacity
to reduce congestion, and improvement to facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.</p><p>In
March 2017, the Government announced a further £220m of investment to help cut congestion,
reduce journey times and improve safety. This includes the signalisation of the junction
with the A179 at Shearton, near Hartlepool.</p>
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