Beckfield Lane weight restriction restored

Following a lengthy campaign by local Liberal Democrats, the weight restriction signs on Beckfield Lane have been restored.

Beckfield Lane weight restriction signs 3rd March 2015

Beckfield Lane signs blanked out until 3rd March 2015

The signs were blanked out last summer when road resurfacing works were taking place on the A1237 and diversions were in operation.

But when the road works were finished, the signs remained blanked out.

Now, nearly 9 months later, the weight restrictions have been reinstated.

The York Council has so far failed to offer any explanation for the delay.

Mystery surrounds Beckfield Lane weight restriction

Residents have complained that – 6 months after roads works on the A1237 were completed – weight restriction signs on Beckfield Lane are still blanked out.

The restrictions were lifted to allow a diversion while resurfacing works took place. At the time there were doubts raised about the procedure that had been used to suspend the restrictions. The Council did not consult with affected residents.

At the Boroughbridge Road end of Beckfield Lane, signage also seems to be inadequate,

With large scale building works likely to start shortly in the Boroughbridge Road area, restoration of the weight restriction – which permits access for lorries delivering within the restriction zone – has become urgent.

Cllr Andrew Waller is raising the issue with Council officials.

The issue is the latest of a series involving road signs, many of which are now in poor condition.