Work on the £3.5 million scheme to restore the A164 between Driffield and Beverley is expected to start at the end of this month but some town councillors are concerned that the money could be better spent elsewhere.

Coun Brent Roach said: "In my opinion that road is in a very good condition compared to the road between Driffield and Bridlington. All I can say is there must be a lot of East Riding Council employees driving between Driffield and Beverley every day."

Coun Steve Poessl agreed with his colleague and believes the restoration of the A614 between Driffield and Bridlington is essential to encourage tourism in the area.

Mr Poessl said: "The road between Driffield and Bridlington should be done as well because they have put all this money into Bridlington with the Spa but the main road between here and Bridlington is an absolute disgrace."

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council have been awarded in excess of £5m to repair damage to roads, drains and bridges caused by last year's devastating floods and the A164 is one such road.

Pete Arden, principal engineer in the council's civil engineering department, said: "The surface of the A164 between Beverley and Driffield has deteriorated particularly during the last year."

He went on to say the resurfacing will inevitably cause some disruption, but the council will work with their contracting partners to minimise the impact on businesses, residents and other users of the route.

Despite flooding prevention being cited as the main reason for the extensive work Mr Poessl insists the council have got their priorities wrong.

Mr Poessl added: "If we are talking about flooding the road at Bridlington, in the Carnaby area, is terrible. It's not just one road that is suffering from floods because we don't have the gullies needed at the sides of these roads."

Driffield Town Council will write to ERYC expressing their gratitude for the resurfacing of the A164, but will also urge them to take note of the alleged problems on other main routes in the area.

A public meeting will take place at Driffield Rugby Club at 7.30pm on Monday September 8 where council officers will explain the programme further and hear any concerns from those likely to be affected by the works.