This document establishes the legal framework and administrative authorization for the construction of the A65 Trunk Road bypass around the village of Gargrave. The text serves as a formal statutory instrument issued by the British government to facilitate infrastructure development. It outlines the specific land acquisition requirements and the regulatory permissions granted to the Secretary of State for Transport to modify the existing road network in North Yorkshire.

This document is a technical legal instrument intended for use by government officials, legal professionals, and civil engineers involved in infrastructure planning. Readers frequently note the highly specialized and dense nature of the legislative prose, which prioritizes administrative precision over narrative clarity.