The crash that blocked a Heworth road has been cleared.
A collision was partially blocking Harrison Street, near Dales Lane, causing traffic problems this morning (Thursday, 29 June).
But it has been cleared and traffic is now flowing normally.
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Crash in York suburb partially blocks road
There’s been a crash on a street in Heworth, York, this morning (Thursday, 29 June).
It is on Harrison Street near Dales Lane.
The AA is reporting the street is partially blocked and heavy traffic in the area.
Where it happened
Crash at Copmanthorpe cleared, traffic back to normal
A crash that was causing tailbacks near a key York junction has been cleared.
There were long traffic queues on the A1237 in York due to the collision at its junction with the A64 this morning (Tuesday, 27 June).
But the road is now fully open and the traffic back to normal.
Long traffic queues at key York junction due to crash
There are long traffic queues on the A1237 in York due to a crash at its junction with the A64 this morning (Tuesday, 27 June).
The slip roads are closed on the A64 westbound at the Copmanthorpe roundabout.
It is affecting traffic joining and leaving the A64.
Buses are being diverted too:
We’ll update when we get more.
Where the crash happened
Crash on A19 cleared
The crash that had closed the A19 at Riccall in both directions during rush hour tonight (Monday, 26 June) has been cleared.
We reported earlier that the incident was causing traffic queues on the A19 southbound from King Rudding Lane to the Riccall turn off.
The crash has now been cleared and the road has returned to normal.
Serious crash closes main road near York
A serious crash has closed a main road near York this evening (Monday, 26 June).
The A19 is blocked both ways at Riccall.
The AA reported: “Partially blocked and slow traffic due to crash on the A19 Southbound from King Rudding Lane to the Riccall turn off.”
More as we get it.
Crash location
Crash causes major traffic congestion on York ring road
A crash is causing major traffic hold-ups on the York outer ring road this afternoon (Monday, 19 June).
There are long delays westbound on the A64 from the York Designer Outlet to near Askham Bar.
A car which has crashed off the road is being recovered by emergency services.
The AA is reporting ‘severe delays of 30 minutes’ in the area.
A1079 closed near York, diversions in place
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.”
The area of the incident
Big Issue favourite Vasile is ready with his flag
Well known Big Issue seller Vasile Calin has swapped his usual spot outside M&S in York to cheer on the King today.
Vasile, whose energetic dance routines always catch the eye, has brought a copy of the magazine in case the King wants a copy.
He is ready to wave his Union Flag when the King and Queen Camilla arrive.
Protesters chant ‘Not My King’ outside York Minster
Not everyone is happy to see the monarch today.
Protesters have gathered outside York Minster with banners saying ‘Not My King’.
Dressed in yellow, they are also chanting the same words through a megaphone.
Welcome to our royal live blog
Good morning everyone. Welcome to our live blog of today’s royal visit.
The King and Queen Camilla are due at York Minster for the Maundy Service.
In this ancient Easter ceremony, the monarch will distribute the Maundy Money to 74 men and 74 women (signifying the age of the monarch).
It is the third time the Minster has hosted the service. Queen Elizabeth II handed out the money in 1972 and 2012.
Crash partially blocks main York road
The York outer ring road has been partially blocked by a crash today (Wednesday, 5 April).
There is queuing traffic both ways on the A1237 between the BP petrol station and Great North Way in the Rawcliffe area.
The AA is saying that it’s taking 15 minutes to get through.
It was first reported around 11am.
Where it happened
Road closed due to lorry fire at the Scotch Corner roundabout
Police and fire crews are on the scene of a lorry fire close to the A1M this morning (Wednesday, 5 April).
It is on the A66 as it joins the Scotch Corner roundabout.
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said: “We are at the roundabout at Scotch Corner following a vehicle fire.
“Please avoid the area if possible as the road is closed while the vehicle is made safe and recovery is made.
“We are working with our colleagues at North Yorkshire Police to reopen the area as soon as possible.”
The lorry fire is on the A66 westbound as it joins the roundabout at J53 Scotch Corner of the A1M.
The A66 is closed for westbound traffic trying to join from the A1M. The roundabout is partially closed so traffic is forced on to the A6108.
Crash on A1(M) is cleared
The crash that was causing significant traffic delays this morning (Friday, 31 March) has now been cleared.
The collision had blocked two northbound lanes of the A1M between Junction 48 for Boroughbridge and Junction 49 for Thirsk.
National Highways now says the collision has been cleared. Traffic is slow but should return to normal soon.
Crash blocks major North Yorkshire road
A crash is causing significant problems on the A1(M) this morning (Friday).
Traffic was briefly held after the collision in the Boroughbridge stretch of the motorway.
Two lanes of the northbound carriageway are shut between Junction 48 (the A6055 turnoff to Boroughbridge) and Junction 49 (A168 Thirsk).
It is taking about 30 minutes to get through. The National Highways website estimates it will be clear by 8.15am.
The AA reports: “Queueing traffic and two lanes closed due to crash on A1(M) Northbound from J48 A6055 (Boroughbridge) to J49 A168 (Thirsk / Dishforth).
“Lanes two and three (of three) remain closed after traffic was stopped for around fifteen minutes. “
Crash on A64 at York cleared and road back to normal
We reported earlier that a crash on the A64 had brought traffic to a standstill.
It was near Askham Bryan and partially blocked the eastbound carriageway from Redhill Field Lane (Bilbrough Top) to A1237 (Copmanthorpe roundabout).
The good news is the collision has been dealt with and the road is now back to normal.
Crash partially closes main York road – Traffic ‘at a standstill’
Emergency services are at a crash on the A64 in York today (Thursday, 30 March).
The road is partially blocked eastbound near Askham Bryan.
The AA reports “queueing traffic due to crash on A64 eastbound from Redhill Field Lane (Bilbrough Top) to A1237 (Copmanthorpe roundabout)”.
One person has reported multiple emergency service vehicles in attendance and “traffic at a standstill”.
More as we get it.
York road blocked by crash
A road has been closed by a crash tonight (Tuesday, 28 March).
The B1222 Naburn Lane is closed both ways between Naburn and Fulford.
We have no more details on the collision, but will update when we can.
Best to avoid the area for now.
Crash on A64 cleared
The crash earlier this evening (Thursday, 23 March) has been cleared.
A collision partially blocked the A64 westbound near Tadcaster, after the A659, at rush hour.
It led to queues of traffic of up to four miles. But the road is now clear and running normally again.
Four miles of queuing traffic after crash on A64
Queues are building up on the A64 after a crash partially blocked the road today (Thursday, 23 March).
The incident blocked the A64 westbound near Tadcaster, after the A659.
The AA says the queuing traffic now reaches four miles. It reports: “Severe delays of 16 minutes and delays increasing on A64 westbound. Average speed ten mph.”
The crash location
Serious collision closes roads in Skipton
Drivers and pedestrians are urged to avoid the Belmont Bridge/Swadford Street area of Skipton following a serious collision.
The alert was issued at 5.55pm this evening (Wednesday, 22 March).
North Yorkshire Police say the route will be closed until further notice.
They ask road users to please follow the diversions in place.
North Yorkshire road blocked after cement mixer overturns
A North Yorkshire road is blocked by an overturned cement mixer this afternoon (Thursday, 16 March).
Police said on social media: “The A170 between Thirsk and Sutton Bank is closed due to an overturned cement mixer.
“As you can imagine, the road will be closed for some time while we work to recover the vehicle, so please plan your journeys accordingly.”
York ring road crashes cleared
Both crashes on the York outer ring road have now been cleared.
As we reported earlier, the collisions were causing rush hour delays today (Tuesday, 14 March) on the A1237.
One was near the roundabout with the A59, and the other was at Strensall Road near Earswick.
Traffic at both locations is running normally again.
Two crashes on York ring road causing delays
There have been two crashes on the York outer ring road this morning (Tuesday, 14 March).
One is on the A1237 northbound near the roundabout after the A59
The AA is reporting “queueing traffic, restrictions and delays, and congestion to routes through York in the construction area.”
And the second is on A1237 both ways at Strensall Road near Earswick and Huntington Fire station.
Avoid if you can.
Power cuts affecting homes in York and North Yorkshire
We were warned by the Met Office about potential power cuts.
And sure enough, there are hundreds of homes without power today after the winds and snow.
These postcodes are among those hit:
- YO24 2UD Dringhouses, York: 60 properties affected
- YO41 4AW Elvington: 100 premises affected
- YO8 6TQ South Duffield, Selby: 2,650 premises affected
You can see live updates via the Northern Powergrid power cuts map.
School closures: York and North Yorkshire
We’ll keep this updated as the news comes in.
Schools closed today (Friday, 10 March):
- Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School
- All Saints, Kirby Overblow
- Askrigg VC Primary School
- Aspin Park Primary School, Knaresborough
- Bainbridge CE Primary and Nursery School
- Bradleys Both Community Primary School
- Brayton Academy
- Brougham Street Community Nursery School
- Castleton Primary School
- Coppice Valley Primary School
- Cowling Community Primary School
- Dacre Braithwaite CE Primary School
- Darley CP School
- East Cowton CE School
- Elvington Church of England Primary School
- Embsay C of E (VC) Primary School
- Ermysted’s Grammar School
- Federation of Grewelthorpe and Fountains Primary Schools
- Federation of Snape Community & Thornton Watlass CE Primary Schools
- Follifoot Primary
- Fountains Earth CE School
- Glaisdale Primary School
- Glasshouses CP School
- Glusburn Community Primary School
- Goathland
- Goldsborough Sicklinghall Federation
- Grove Road CP School
- Gunnerside Methodist (VC) Primary School
- Hackforth & Hornby CE Primary School
- Hampsthwaite Primary School
- Harrogate High
- Hawes Primary School
- Hipswell CE Primary School
- Kettlesing Felliscliffe Primary School
- Kettlewell Primary School
- Killinghall C E Primary School
- Kirkby Fleetham CE School
- Kirkby-in-Malhamdale VA Primary School
- Knaresborough St John’s CE Primary School
- Le Cateau CP School
- Lealholm Primary School
- Leeming RAF Community Primary School
- Lothersdale Primary School
- Meadowside Academy, Knaresborough
- Melsonby Methodist Primary School
- Michael Syddall CE (Aided) Primary School
- Middleham Primary School
- Nidderdale High School
- North & South Cowton Community Primary School
- North Rigton CE Primary
- Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
- Oakridge CP School
- Oatlands Junior School
- Otley Street Community Nursery School
- Outwood Academy Ripon will be closed to year groups 9 and 10 today
- Ravensworth CE School
- Reeth Community Primary School
- Richmond Methodist
- Richmond School and Sixth Form College
- Ripley Endowed Primary School
- Ripley Endowed Primary School
- Risedale School
- Rossett Acre Primary, Harrogate
- Rossett School
- Saltergate Infant School
- Saltergate Junior School
- Settle College
- Sherburn High School
- South Craven School
- Spennithorne Primary School
- Spofforth Primary
- St Cuthberts CE Primary School, Pateley Bridge
- St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Harrogate
- St Peter’s CE Primary School
- St. Hedda’s Catholic Primary School
- Summerbridge CP School
- Sutton in Craven C of E VC Primary School
- Sutton in Craven Community Primary School
- Tadcaster Grammar School
- The Dales School
- The Forest School, Knaresborough
- The Skipton Academy
- The Wensleydale School
- Thornton-in-Craven Community Primary and Nursery School
- Threshfield Primary School
- Trinity Academy Eppleby Forcett
- Trinity Academy Middleton Tyas
- Trinity Academy Richmond
- Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation (Grassington, Cracoe, Burnsall & Kettlewell)
- Upper Wharfedale School
- Wavell Community Infant and Nursery School
- Wavell Community Junior School
- Welburn Hall School
- West Burton CE Primary School
- Western Primary School
Large snowfalls in South and West Yorkshire
Some parts of South and West Yorkshire have had it bad. This from PA:
There was an official record of 14cm at Bingley in West Yorkshire but a Met Office spokesman said that anecdotally they have heard of observations higher than this in Leeds and Sheffield.
Heavy snowfall left drivers stranded for more than seven hours on the M62 motorway in Greater Manchester and Yorkshire.
National Highways North-West estimated at one point congestion on the eastbound carriageway between Rochdale and Saddleworth stretched to around eight miles.
And for long suffering train passengers, this may bring a grim smile and a thought: “So what’s new?”:
Train operators TransPennine Express and Northern are among train operators impacted with many services cancelled.
Most buses are getting through, but may be delayed
Children are enjoying the snow
Not much snow to show in York
YorkMix photographer Richard McDougall has been out in York this morning. There have been some show showers but it’s not settling, as his pictures show.
Major routes around Harrogate and Skipton blocked
Fire service deals with several crashes and vehicles stranded in snow
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service were called to numerous problems last night.
They were:
7.57pm Sutton Bank, Thirsk
A crew from Thirsk responded to a report of a two vehicle collision. On arrival of crews, all occupants were out of their vehicles and one female casualty was treated for minor injuries. Crews made the scene safe and left the incident in the hands of the police.
12.38am Westerdale, Stokesley
A crew from Danby responded to a report of a vehicle that had become stranded due to snow. Crews located the van and guided it to a safe location.
1.08am Bolton Abbey, Skipton
A crew from Skipton responded to a report of a vehicle that had become stranded due to snow blocking the road. Crews located the vehicle that had left the road and ended in a ditch. Crews transported two male occupants travelling from Middlesbrough to Blackpool, uninjured, to the fire station to arrange recovery of the vehicle.
3.10am A59, Hazelwood
A crew from Skipton in a 4×4 vehicle responded to a report of a vehicle that had become stranded due to snow in a lay-by on the A59. Crews located the vehicle and transported 2 female occupants travelling from Leeds to Harrogate, uninjured, to the fire station.
Snow hits York and North Yorkshire: The latest
There’s a lot of snow out there. It’s even snowing in York! We’re bringing you the latest updates on our blog. Check back for the latest on weather, traffic and travel.
Crash on A64 cleared, traffic flowing again
We reported earlier a crash on the A64 near Tadcaster.
The incident has been cleared and traffic is flowing again.
Crash partially blocks the A64 – Large queues of traffic
A crash has partially blocked the A64 this morning (Tuesday, 7 March).
It is on the A64 eastbound after the A659, east of Tadcaster.
Long tailbacks are being reported, reaching to Bilbrough. More as we get it.
The crash location
Main North Yorkshire road blocked after crash between two cars and a lorry
Two cars and a lorry have crashed on a main North Yorkshire road this evening (Monday, 6 March).
Police are asking drivers to avoid the A170 at Brompton by Sawdon, west of Scarborough after the collision.
The road is blocked both ways. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Please avoid the area while we work at the scene, and find alternative routes for your journeys.”
According to the AA it was first reported at 4.40pm. It says: “Road blocked and queueing traffic due to crash, two cars and a lorry involved on A170 High Street both ways from West Brow to Cayley Lane.”
Crash on the A19 cleared
A crash on the A19 this morning (Monday, 27 February) has now been cleared.
We reported earlier that the collision was at Escrick, at the junction of Skipwith Road.
The incident is now over. Traffic queues that had built up on the road is slowly clearing.
Crash on main road coming in to York
There’s been a crash on the A19 this morning (Monday, 27 February).
It’s happened at Escrick, at the junction of Skipwith Road.
The AA says: “Restrictions and slow traffic due to crash on A19 both ways at Skipwith Road.”
Where the accident happened
Crash on A64 cleared
The crash on the A64 has been cleared.
Earlier this morning (Monday, 20 February) we reported how the road was partially blocked after a collision close to the Claxton turn-off, north of York.
The road is now clear and running normally.
Crash on A64 near York – Emergency services at the scene
A crash on the A64 is causing problems this morning (Monday, 20 February).
YorkMix understands that the collision is on the eastbound carriageway near Claxton.
Emergency services are on the scene.
The AA is reporting delays of nine minutes westbound between Foston Lane and Scotchman Lane, and of 12 minutes eastbound. Delays are increasing.
A1M closed to high sided vehicles north of York
The A1M is currently closed to high-sided vehicles for a long stretch north of York.
The closure is between J47 York and J56 near Darlington due to the strong winds which have seen a number of lorries overturn this morning.
High-sided vehicles travelling towards Scotland are advised to use the M6.
Meanwhile, the A1M is now open southbound at J51 after an overturned lorry was recovered.
LNER reports ‘major disruption’ with no electric trains running between York and Edinburgh
Significant delays have hit the East Coast Main Line thanks to Storm Otto this morning.
LNER said it is expecting ‘major disruption’ from York northwards.
The company said: “Severe weather between York and Edinburgh means no electric trains are able to run between these stations. Other services may be affected by speed restrictions.
“Disruption is expected until 3pm.
“Rail replacement buses have been requested. We will provide further information once more is known.”
More problems on the railways.
Northern Rail reports: “Due to an object being caught on the overhead electric wires at Leeds all lines are blocked.
“Train services running through this station will be cancelled or delayed.”
The same company is reporting an obstruction on the track between Leeds and Bradford Interchange causing some lines to be blocked.
More overturned vehicles cause problems on the A1M
An overturned vehicle is causing problems on the A1M at Junction 48 for Boroughbridge.
It is affecting the A1M northbound entry slip at J48.
And just north of that incident, a separate problem with an overturned vehicle is blocking lanes on the A1M northbound between J48 and J49.
National Highways says these problems are expected to clear between 11.15am and 11.30am.
This is in addition to the closure between Leeming and Catterick on the motorway, which is ongoing.
Tree blocks key railway line in North Yorkshire – Trains cancelled
Here’s the latest problem caused by Storm Otto and his gale force winds.
A tree has fallen onto the railway tracks between Harrogate and Knaresborough and all lines are blocked.
Northern Rail reports: “Train services will be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or terminated at and started back from Harrogate.”
Motorway closed in North Yorkshire after lorry overturns
The A1M is closed in North Yorkshire after a collision involving an overturned lorry.
The crash comes as the police reported “numerous calls involving high sided vehicles” as Storm Otto hits the county.
The motorway is shut northbound between J51 at Leeming and J52 to Catterick.
National Highways Yorkshire also says lane 1 (of 3) is closed southbound due to crash. They said: “Please take care on approach, thank you for your patience.”
Here are the diversions:
Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Circle diversion symbol on road signs.
- Exit the A1(M) at the J51 northbound exit slip road.
- Proceed along the A6055 for approximately 6 miles, to the next roundabout.
- Take the second exit onto the A6055 (signed ‘A1(M), Brompton-on-Swale, A6055, Colburn, Catterick Garrison, Richmond, A6136) and proceed to the next roundabout.
- At the roundabout take the third exit onto the A1(M) (signed ‘The NORTH A1(M)’). and re-join the A1(M) northbound at J52.
Crash cleared on A64 near York
The crash that caused queues on the A64 just outside York has been cleared.
We reported earlier that the collision had partially blocked both carriageways between Towthorpe Moor Lane and the Sand Hutton turn off.
During tonight’s rush hour (Wednesday, 15 February), traffic was moving along this stretch of road, albeit slowly.
Crash causing problems on the A64 near York
A crash on the A64 near York is causing queues this afternoon (Wednesday).
The AA is reporting queueing traffic and restrictions on the A64 both ways between Towthorpe Moor Lane and the Sand Hutton turn off.
The collision was first reported at 12.28pm.
It adds: “Sensors detect traffic is now able to get past the incident.”