Multiple York roads to close for rail, water, electricity and development works

City of York Council has made several temporary traffic orders affecting roads in Poppleton, Leeman Road, Haxby and central York, and is also proposing further closures in early March.

From February 20, Limegarth in Poppleton was closed between the projected western boundary of number 11 and a point 20 metres east for electricity grid works. The closure will run until March 2, or until works are completed.

Leeman Road will close between Cinder Lane and a point 226 metres north-west of the junction from February 20 until August 20, 2027, while development works linked to the National Railway Museum take place. A signed diversion will be in place via Cinder Street and Park Street.

Towthorpe Road level crossing in Haxby will close overnight between 11pm on February 22 and 6am on February 23 for railway maintenance. Diversions will be signed via Station Road, York Road, Haxby Road, the A1237 and Strensall Road.

Scarcroft Road will shut between The Mount and Scarcroft Hill from February 23 to March 22 for water mains works, with diversions via The Mount, Blossom Street, Nunnery Lane and Bishopthorpe Road.

Grange Garth will also close for water mains works from February 23 to February 26, with diversions via Fulford Road and Grange Street.

Further closures are planned from March 2, including lane restrictions on Piccadilly between St Deny’s Road and Merchangate for building development works, alongside parking suspensions and turning restrictions. Scawton Avenue will close for electric mains works from March 2 to March 13, while Hodgson Lane in Poppleton will close from March 4 to March 6 for telecoms works.

Access for residents and emergency services will be maintained where possible during all works. Traffic signs and barriers will indicate the extent of restrictions, and diversions will be signed where stated.

The temporary orders are being introduced under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.