York: Queen Street to close for 5 nights in November

City of York Council has published information to support residents and visitors as a key road near York Station closes over 5 nights in November.

As an essential part of works to transform the area to the front of York Station, the new Queen Street diversion road will be closed for five consecutive weeknights. The road will reopen to traffic during the day.

The road will be closed from:

• 7.30pm on Monday 4 November 2024 until 6.00am Tuesday 5 November 2024
• 7.30pm on Tuesday 5 November 2024 until 6.00am Wednesday 6 November 2024
• 7.30pm on Wednesday 6 November 2024 until 6.00am Thursday 7 November 2024
• 7.30pm on Thursday 7 November 2024 until 6.00am Friday 8 November 2024
• 7.30pm on Friday 8 November 2024 until 6.00am Saturday 9 November 2024

These closures are to allow the removal of the remaining part of Queen Street Bridge, which was left in place while further work took place to protect the city walls.

This follows two weekend closures in April 2024 which saw the removal of the majority of Queen Street Bridge and the construction of the diversion road.

The council has now published information at www.york.gov.uk/StationGateway to offer advice for pedestrians, cyclists, wheelers, blue badge holders, bus users, taxis and drivers.

Trains to and from York will be running as usual. Buses will continue to operate throughout the closure, but some routes will change as a result of the road closures. This will include the temporary relocation of some bus stops.

Free shuttle buses will also be running until midnight, between Blossom Street and stops RF-RJ opposite the station. The shuttle buses will run regularly and will stop at all regular bus stops along the route.

The station car park will be open during these works. Residents and businesses on Queen Street will be able to access their premises at all times. Lowther Terrace gates will be open as usual.

York remains open for business. Residents and visitors are being asked to please plan ahead if travelling in the area and, if possible, consider other ways to travel in to the city during these closures.

Councillor Kate Ravilious, Executive Member for Transport at City of York Council, said:

“Removing the remaining sections of Queen Street Bridge is an important milestone for the project, as we move closer to seeing the benefits of this exciting transformation.

“We understand how disruptive these closures are and will continue working to keep disruption to a minimum.

“As with the closures earlier in the year, we encourage everyone to plan ahead and give themselves extra time if travelling in the area and check the travel information online.

“We appreciate the efforts to help keep York moving throughout these works, and want to thank residents, visitors and businesses for their continued patience.”

This major scheme is being delivered in partnership by City of York Council, Network Rail, LNER and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority alongside contractor for the highways works for the project, John Sisk & Son.

The project will completely transform the area to the front of the station, providing an effective transport interchange, enhanced public space and an improved setting for the city walls.

For the latest information on the project, visit: www.york.gov.uk/StationGateway.