A York road is to close for five consecutive nights as work to transform the front of the station continues.
The closure will mean weekday night closures of the new Queen Street diversion road.
During the day the road will reopen to traffic.
The closures will run from 7.30pm to 6am every day from Monday 4 November to Friday 8 November.
The night works will see the removal of the remaining part of Queen Street Bridge, which was left in place while further work took place to protect the walls.
Those wanting to exit the station car park during the night time road closure will still be able to.
Residents and businesses on Queen Street will also be able to access their premises at all times. Lowther Terrace gates will be open as usual.
City of York Council says more detailed information regarding the works and transport information for the closure will be published soon.
Contractors John Sisk & Son and the council will host drop-in events where people can find out more.
They will take place on the next two Thursdays, 10 and 17 October, from 5pm to 8pm at the York Railway Institute.
Significant progress
Councillor Kate Ravilious, executive member for transport, said: “We are making significant progress in transforming the entrance to York Railway Station. These works will see the last bit of Queen Street Bridge removed, a major milestone for the project.
“However, we know how disruptive this work and closing such a key road is and want to forewarn people early so they can plan ahead, as we did last time.
“We were hugely grateful for everyone’s efforts to keep York moving and open for business during the last closures.
“We are sorry for any inconvenience caused but we will do all we can to keep disruption to a minimum, working with and supporting neighbouring residents and businesses.
“We will be sharing further information, including online maps, soon. We also have these public events to ask any questions or find out more.”
In the coming weeks Sisk will also be undertaking night works around the front of the station portico. These works are to remove existing lighting and structures in the road.
During this period there will be temporary traffic lights. There is also a possibility that there may be some noise during these works, and the contractors will look to contain this where possible.
Work schedule:
- 8pm-6am week commencing 7 October, 5 nights
- 8pm-6am week commencing 21 October, 4 nights
- 9pm-midnight 23 October, 1 night.
The York Station Gateway scheme will enable more people to walk, cycle and use public transport to access the station, as well as creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment around the front of the station.