Major road to shut as York Gateway project progresses
The public are being urged to plan ahead over bank holiday weekend
City of York Council is people to prepare for the temporary closure of Queen Street tonight, as part of the ongoing York Station Gateway project.
Queen Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7pm(Saturday 24 May) until 6am on (Tuesday 27 May). The closure will allow contractors to remove existing temporary surfaces and install new road layouts.
York Station and nearby businesses will remain open throughout the works. Train services will continue as normal, while some bus routes will be diverted. Free shuttle buses will run between Blossom Street and the station to support public access.
Councillor Kate Ravilious, Executive Member for Transport at City of York Council, said:
“There has been a lot of change around the station recently and I would like to thank everybody for their continued cooperation and patience as these works are ongoing.
“We want to stress that York is open for business and over the bank holiday there will be lots of great things for people to enjoy. We are working closely with Sisk to minimise disruption throughout the bank holiday, but as with the previous Queen Street closures, we are encouraging everyone to plan their journey ahead and help reduce traffic congestion by using public transport, walking and cycling where possible.”
The Queen Street closure forms part of the broader Station Gateway scheme.
The project aims to improve the transport interchange at the front of the station, provide more welcoming public spaces, and enhance the historic setting of the City Walls.