Ascot Way still closed

Builders have closed Ascot Way forcing a bus diversion. The road has been closed by builders working on the Lincoln Court/Windsor House site.

A pedestrian route has been maintained but vehicles including buses and cyclists face a detour.

Ascot Way closed

The Council had previously claimed that the Centre for the Disabled, being built on the site of the former Windsor House home, would be completed in June. Work on this project, and the adjacent upgrade of the Lincoln Court apartments , looks to be some way from completion.

The Kingsway area has had more than its fair share of disruption in recent years. There is only one access road open and it has born the brunt of heavy vehicle operations. First there was the Hob Stone development – which dragged on for three years, then the Council development in Newbury Avenue to be quickly followed by the work now going on in Ascot Way.

Local residents are looking forward to the end of the disruption, the restoration of lost amenities plus urgently needed repairs to roads.

Services affected due to severe wind in York

Due to severe wind today and safety concerns, 9 January, City of York Council has made the decision to close Shambles Market in Parliament Street.

Recycling and refuse collections are taking place in York today as normal. The high winds mean that although the collection crews are doing their best, there will inevitably be wind blown debris.

The council have redeployed street cleansing and grounds maintenance staff to assist in the clear up operation, they will be doing their best to clear windblown items in the areas affected.

Updates on any closures and affected services will be uploaded on to http://www.york.gov.uk/throughout the day.
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