A riverside walkway in York that’s been shut for a year won’t be reopening any time soon.
The Ouse walkway was shut suddenly last January after structural defects were found.
Originally blocked by fence panels, these were pushed out of the way as people kept using the route, which links Ouse Bridge and North Street Gardens.
It’s now blocked by metal panels fixed in place by scaffolding poles.
City of York Council has earmarked £130,000 for an assessment of the walkway in its new budget.
A report on the council’s budget plans stated the funding would help find a long-term solution the walkway’s issues.
Potential works would be considered at a later date.
Council head of highways asset management Steve Wragg said businesses along the path remained open and could still be accessed despite the closure.
“The walkway has been closed on safety grounds for a number of months after structural issues were found,” he said.
“Given the location of the walkway and the extent of the damage, this is a challenging project.
“These funding proposals, if approved, will ensure that we can carry out further structural assessments and review what repair options are available.
“We apologise for any inconvenience and ask that people do not to attempt to access the walkway due to the safety concerns.”
The cash was backed by the council’s Labour-run executive on Tuesday (27 January) and it is set to be voted on by all councillors along with budget plans in February.
