Road users are being warned that a key bridge in York will shut for several days next month.
Queen Street Bridge will close twice during April as part of the Station Gateway scheme to transform the entrance to York Station. Disruption will be inevitable.
It will shut for the first time from 8pm on Friday 19 April to 6am on Monday 22 April.
Contractor John Sisk & Son has also applied for a second closure from 8pm on Friday 26 April to 6am on Monday 29 April.
The first closure will allow Sisk to build a temporary road to be used by pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles during the project.
The second closure would see the start of work to remove Queen Street Bridge. This is currently under consideration and City of York Council said they will share further information if approved.
Station Car Park would also be closed during these weekends. Access for residents and businesses on Queen Street “will be maintained at all times”, the council said.
Businesses, including York RI, and the station will be open as usual.
“Residents and stakeholders in the area have been contacted and will get further information ahead of the works,” the council said.
Important route
John Sisk & Son and the council are to host drop-in events where people can find out more.
They will take place on:
- Tuesday 9 April, 4pm – 6.30pm at York Railway Station
- Thursday 11 April online, 6.30pm – 7.30pm (email [email protected] to register)
- Tuesday 16 April 5pm – 8pm at The Principal Hotel, York.
Cllr Pete Kilbane, executive member for transport, said: “This is an important route, which is why we are letting people know in advance so they can plan ahead while we get on with the Station Gateway project, which will bring new public spaces, as well as active and sustainable travel facilities.
“Such works are always disruptive and we apologise in advance for the inconvenience caused.
“Our contractors will do all they can to minimise disruption. We will be sharing more information soon, including online maps and webpages, and are also arranging events to support residents, businesses and visitors.”
The Station Gateway scheme will transform the station frontage, providing an improved transport interchange, as well as revamping the public space around the station.
The project aims to encourage more people to walk, cycle and use public transport to go to the station, as well as creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment around the front.