A1079 closed near York, diversions in place

The Shell garage on the A1079 near Pocklington. Photograph © Google Street View

The A1079 is closed due to a crash and traffic is being diverted this morning (Saturday, 17 June).

East Yorkshire Buses tweeted at 11.15am: “Due to an incident on the A1079 near the Shell Garage (Pockington), all X46 buses will divert via Barmby Moor until the road opens.

“In addition to the temporary lights at Pocklington Industrial Estate and Kexby Bridge, some delays are expected today.

“We are working hard to keep you moving.”

More when we get it.

The area of the incident