October 29th 2024.
Drivers in England have a lot to say about the roads they travel on, but one particular A-road has captured their hearts. It seems that if you regularly drive in the country, you are bound to have strong opinions about the state of the roads - whether it's good, bad, or downright ugly.
In a recent survey, motorists were asked to rate the best roads in England. The results were not surprising to those who have experienced the frustration of roadworks, potholes, and delays on some of the major motorways. The M25, also known as the "world's largest car park" and "the road to hell", received no love from drivers due to its notorious traffic jams.
Last week, a lorry fire and a broken maintenance vehicle caused hours of misery for commuters in Surrey and Kent, leading to gridlock on part of the M25 and A282. It's no wonder that this road was not ranked highly by drivers.
But amidst all the complaints, there is one road that stands out as the clear favorite. In a survey of over 9,000 motorists conducted by Transport Focus, the A19 in North Yorkshire was voted the best road in England. This 124-mile stretch from Selby to Teesside impressed drivers with its high-quality road surface and clear markings.
One driver summed it up perfectly, saying, "Clear road, decent surface, good markings." The A19 scored an impressive 85% for overall satisfaction, far surpassing the second-place M40 with its score of 79%. For the latest travel news, check out the Metro live blog.
The York Civic Trust believes that the A19's charm lies in its relatively new status compared to the parallel A1. A spokesperson told BBC News, "Maybe its status as the 'other' north road is part of the A19's charm." They also pointed out that the road is less well-known, making it less busy and prone to traffic jams than the A1.
The survey asked drivers about journey time, road surface, safety, and markings. The A19 was ranked the safest road with a score of 87%, only surpassed by the M40 in the markings category with a score of 87%. In terms of road surface, the A12 received a low score of 34%, contributing to its overall satisfaction score of 55%.
Without further ado, here are the top ten roads in England and their overall satisfaction scores:
1. A19 - 85%
2. M40 - 79%
3. M4 - 78%
4. M5 - 77%
5. A1 - 76%
6. A38 - 75%
7. A46 - 74%
8. M56 - 73%
9. A30 - 73%
10. M3 - 73%
It's clear that the A19 has won over the hearts of drivers in England with its smooth road surface, clear markings, and overall feeling of safety. Perhaps it's time for other roads to take a cue from this beloved A-road and improve their standards for the satisfaction of drivers.
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