The nearest detour to reach Northallerton is Langton Bridge which is narrow and only one line of traffic can pass at a time. The eastern leg of HS2 was planned to link into the East Coast Mainline just south of York. He proposes to spend 57.4 per cent of the £1bn, originally intended for public transport improvements, on road schemes. Ben Houchen’s public transport spending plans also include several flights of fancy. Improved public transport is a vital part of this, but so are initiatives to make cycling safer and encourage walking.

Source: The Times February 05, 2024 00:16 UTC