Cllr Katie Lomas, York Council’s finance executive member, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) inflation in construction costs meant it was right that the project is looked at again.
The finance spokesperson added the scheme had to be delivered in a way that would not prevent future works as efforts continue to get more funding.
Council leader Cllr Claire Douglas told LDRS the decision not to axe £15 million for the National Railway Museum’s expansion showed the Government was prepared to listen to concerns about funding.
The comments come as the council’s ruling Labour group prepares to take its Budget proposals to councillors for a vote on Thursday, February 27.
A report on council capital spending stated a significant funding gap had opened up in the £65 million scheme to dual the road from Shipton Road and the Little Hopgrove roundabout.
It added the project may have to be scaled back and focus on upgrading roundabouts and improving walking and cycling infrastructure while sections of the dualling are omitted.
Details about the revised scheme are set to be unveiled this year, with construction likely to begin in late 2026.
Speaking to LDRS ahead of next week’s Budget meeting, Cllr Lomas said the ring road and other projects remained a priority for the council.
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