Bishopthorpe Road in York is set for a big upgrade – and drivers are warned that the work will cause disruption.
New traffic lights are to be installed and the road resurfaced between the car park and Darnborough Street. Drainage will also be improved.
The roadworks will last for much of August. During that time there will be lane closures during the day and some full overnight closures.
The work takes place in two phases.
Phase 1: 3-13 August
Work will primarily be carried out between 9am-7pm on Monday to Friday, and 9am-5pm on weekends.
The southbound lane of Bishopthorpe Road will be closed 24/7 for the duration of these works. Signposted diversions will be in place.
On Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 August, a full overnight road closure covering both directions will be in place between 8pm until 6am the next morning, to carry out installation works.
Ebor Street will be closed during planned during work hours to allow for drainage works to take place.
Diversions
- motorists will be diverted via Nunnery Lane, Blossom Street, and Scarcroft Road.
- cyclists will be diverted onto Darnborough Street, Cherry Street, and Vine Street.
- bus services 11, 15 and 21 Services will be affected by the closures and diverted via Nunnery Lane, Blossom Street, and Scarcroft Road.
- the bus stop at Bishopthorpe Road shops will be suspended for the extents of the work and a temporary bus stop provided on Scarcroft Road outside St Clements Church.
- temporary crossing points will be available ensure that all pedestrian crossings are maintained.
Phase 2: 24-25 August
Resurfacing works will require an overnight road closure on Monday 24 August and Tuesday 25 August, between 8pm-6am.
Signposted diversions will in place for motorists and cyclists on both routes.
Diversions
- Motorists and cyclists will be diverted along Nunnery Lane, Blossom Street, and Scarcroft Road.
Councillor Kate Ravilious, executive member for transport at City of York Council, said: “Our work to improve York’s roads means smoother journeys and we’re grateful for everyone’s patience while we get this work done.
“The installation of the new traffic signals will allow us to programme the lights more effectively, ensuring pedestrians don’t have to wait as long to cross the road. We will also be taking advantage of the road closure to carry out general improvements to the street environment, making it more accessible to all.
“We are doing all that we can to minimise disruption, offering diversions, sharing this information early and sending letters to local residents and businesses. Businesses are open for business throughout, but we are asking people to plan ahead.”
