Traffic congestion bad in York

Long queues have developed on several routes in the north west of York.

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Roads affected include the A1237, Water End, Poppleton Road and Holgate Road.

In the main the problems have been caused by road works at  the A59 junction together with highway repairs on Leeman Road (which is closed)

A shuttle bus service is in operation

Free shuttle bus
 A free shuttle bus will run hourly between Station Road, Salisbury Road and back to Station Road.

Buses will run on a limited-stop basis, serving stops at:

  • Station Road
  • Poppleton Road, Primary School
  • Salisbury Road, Water End
  • Kingsland Terrace
  • Livingstone Street
  • Salisbury Road, Water End
  • Poppleton Road, Primary School
  • Station Road

Connections to/from Services 5/5A
Customers using the shuttle bus can change to and from buses on services 5/5A at the  Poppleton Road Primary School stops.

 

3 more weeks of road works at A1237/A59 junction

Council criticised for also closing Leeman Road alternative route from Monday

The York Council has been criticised by motorists for not delaying the start, on the resurfacing the carriageway near the Marble Arch bridge on Leeman Road, until the Poppleton roadworks were completed..

A1237It has now been confirmed that the  work is being undertaken at the same time as severe restrictions on the A1237 northern by pass continue to be applied.

The Council has issued a statement today saying,

“‘Businesses are open’, is the message City of York Council is emphasising whilst contractors complete overnight highways works in the north of the city.

Following the opening of the Poppleton Bar Park&Ride, the focus now moves to completing the highway works along the A59 at the junctions with Station Road, Poppleton and the York Outer Ring Road.

Contactors Belfour Beatty will continue to work at night in the area as follows:

  • · Week commencing 9 June:  working mainly around the A59/1237 roundabout using temporary traffic signals 8pm to 6am.
  • · Week commencing 16 June: working mainly around the junction of the A59 with Station Road, Poppleton using temporary traffic signals 8pm to 6am.
  • · Week commencing 23 June: finishing off the main roundabout surfacing and markings using a road closure of the A1237, for three nights between 23 – 25 June from 8pm to 6am. Surfacing of Station Road using a road closure of the Station Road/A59 junction for one night (planned for 23 June). Final surfacing on the A59 east and west of the roundabout using temporary traffic signals.

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Hob Moor rail tunnel closure

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The pedestrian and cycle tunnel under the East Coast main railway line will be closed from tomorrow for 3 weeks.

The closure – which has not been widely advertised – is in connection with major electricity supply cable work taking place in the area

The tunnel forms part of the orbital cycle route which is used by hundreds of cyclists each day.

NB. Powergrid have also given notice of a supply cut in the Foxwood Lane area on Monday 16th June from 10:00am to 2:00pm