Temporary road closures and traffic restrictions are planned across parts of North Yorkshire as utility and highway maintenance works take place.

North Yorkshire Council said the measures will affect roads in a number of villages and rural areas, with closures introduced when works are underway.

The restrictions are being introduced to allow electricity and highway maintenance works to be carried out safely.

Under one order, Ainthorpe Lane in Ainthorpe will be temporarily closed to vehicles between March 26 and April 1, 2026, while smart metering works are carried out.

The project involves excavating and locating cables, installing two joint bays in the carriageway and carrying out a road crossing.

The maximum duration of the order is until April 10, 2026, although the closure will only be in place when indicated by traffic signs.

A separate order will introduce temporary restrictions on a large number of roads across areas including Cloughton, Egton, Harwood Dale, Lythe, Ravenscar, Scalby, Scarborough, Seamer, Sneaton, Staintondale and Ugthorpe.

The works involve surface dressing, patching, preparation, sweeping and road lining and are expected to take place between April 1 and October 31, 2026.

During this period, vehicles may be prohibited from using or parking on the affected roads while work is carried out.

The council said no more than three roads will be closed at the same time, with closures lasting up to five days on up to six occasions across the programme.

Local diversion routes will be signposted where required, and access to properties will be maintained where possible during the works.