Motorists will have to wait longer than expected before the new A59 route at Kex Gill opens after weather caused another delay to the £82.5 million project.
The new 2.5-mile stretch of road, which bypasses the landslip-prone section between Skipton and Blubberhouses, had been due to open yesterday (Monday).
However, North Yorkshire Council has confirmed the opening has been postponed because of periods of 'exceptionally wet' weather.
The project's planned opening in June was also delayed following a period of exceptionally wet conditions.
No revised opening date has been announced, although it is now considered unlikely the road will open before the start of the Great Yorkshire Show next Tuesday (14th July).
Construction on the £82.5 million scheme began in 2023 and has been described by the council as its most ambitious highways project to date due to the complexity of the ground conditions.
The new road replaces a section of the A59 that has suffered 15 landslips since 2000, resulting in repeated closures, disruption for motorists and more than £6 million in repair costs.
Once open, the upgraded route is expected to improve journey times, reliability and resilience on the key road linking Harrogate, Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales.
Evening closures on the A59 are expected to continue while final surfacing work is completed, with temporary traffic lights remaining in place at Blubberhouses.
Harrogate-based Sporting Influence Foundation to tackle 24 climbs in 24 hours
Giant vegetables take centre stage at Harrogate Autumn Flower Show
Alpamare waterpark to be sold to 'protect its future' with private investment
Roadworks causing growing disruption in Harrogate and Knaresborough, officials admit
Yorkshire artist brings Harrogate's Old Market Hall back to life
Martin House hosts first children's palliative care conference
Judge appointed to lead inquiry into North Yorkshire mental health trust
Harrogate group raise more than £40,000 with cycle to Bordeaux
Scotton pub wins Tripadvisor award for seventh year running
Almost 2,000 people sign Knaresborough landslip petition
Police appeal after Range Rover damaged in Knaresborough
St Aidan's teacher recognised at national Teacher of the Year Awards
Bramham Park to host its first Christmas market
Harvest gown unveiled for flower show's 50th anniversary
Ripon's Mario's Restaurant named among Tripadvisor's top 10%
Harrogate Rugby Club reveals plans for clubhouse expansion and padel courts
Police appeal after Lister House minibus vandalised in Ripon
Council urged to "show me the money" and provide evidence of home-to-school policy change savings
Kate Mosse and Prue Leith among stars of Harrogate Literature Festival
Ripon among UK's top cities for missing parcels
