York road closures: 13 locations affected by latest traffic restrictions

Drivers and pedestrians are being warned of temporary traffic restrictions affecting 13 locations across York and surrounding villages over the coming weeks.

City of York Council has announced a series of closures for highway maintenance, utility works and railway repairs, with some restrictions extending into December.

Among the most significant is an extended closure on Low Petergate in York city centre, where water mains works are taking place.

The restriction, affecting the section between Duncombe Place and Church Street, has been extended until 6pm on Friday (Nov 6), or until the works are completed.

The usual one-way restriction will also be suspended between Grape Lane and Church Street during the closure to allow two-way traffic.

Elsewhere, Heworth Green will be closed overnight between Hyrst Grove and number 58 for carriageway resurfacing.

The restrictions are scheduled between 7pm and 5am each night from Monday (Oct 26) until Thursday (Oct 29).

Other closures announced by the council include:

• Barnfield Way, Copmanthorpe: Two sections of the road will close between 9.30am and 3.30pm from Monday (Oct 19) until Friday (Oct 23) for telecoms works.
• Howden Lane, Naburn: A section between Naburn Lane and a point near Track Moor Lane and Naburn Bridge will close between 9am and 3pm on Tuesday (Oct 20) for vegetation works.
• Girvan Close and Dee Close, Woodthorpe: Sections of both roads will close between 9.30am and 3.30pm on Wednesday (Oct 21) and Thursday (Oct 22) for telecoms works.
• Philadelphia Terrace, York: A section near Albemarle Road will close between 8am and 5pm each day from Friday (Oct 23) until Friday (Oct 30) for highway maintenance. Parking restrictions will also affect sections of Ovington Terrace and South Bank Avenue.
• Common Road Level Crossing, Strensall: The crossing will close from 11.20pm on Monday (Oct 26) until 5.45am on Tuesday (Oct 27) for railway ma