Fulford Road reopened a few minutes ago

In wet weather, stopping distances will be at least double those required for stopping on dry roads, because your tyres have less grip on the road.

Always drive slowly and with extra care, and if conditions are particularly bad, only set off if your journey is essential.

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YORK bus service diversions due to flooding .

First have announced that due to flooding, the following services are diverted. Delays are likely.
• Service 7 diverting via A64 and Tadcaster Road, Fulford Road is being served by a shuttle bus.
• Service 3 & 4 (Skeldergate is closed) diversion via Nunnery Lane
• Service 10 diverting via Ebor Way in Poppleton.

Arriva 415/6 is using Hull Road into York as Fulford Road is closed due to flooding. Service 42 has no service in York

River levels have stabilised and are expected to fall gradually over the next 24 hours.

The Council Leader has issued a New Years message. It can be found on the Council web site. t.co/6yWEaMoj