Further progress on York Station Gateway project

Upcoming works on the Station Gateway project have been confirmed as the project progresses.

In recent weeks paving has been laid and footpath and kerb improvements are happening near to the Blossom Street Junction. This is creating new high quality public realm in the area where Queen Street Bridge used to be.

Contractors John Sisk & Son have announced upcoming dates to local residents, including some night working during February and March. The work involves using machinery but every effort is being made to keep noise and disruption to a minimum. Night work will start on Monday 17 February and will be from 7.30pm until 5am on weeknights.

During weeknights on the weeks commencing 17 February and 24 February, work will take place opposite the station portico to dig out existing footways and roads so that they can be resurfaced and improved as part of the changes to public spaces in the area. While this is taking place two-way traffic lights will be in place while the overnight works are happening.

Access to the station and nearby properties is being maintained. Further night works are planned mid-March and more details on these will be shared in the coming weeks.

Councillor Kate Ravilious, Executive Member for Transport, said:

“It’s fantastic to see the difference that is being made to the area as work continues and really exciting to see the transformation.

“We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused. Our contractors will be doing all they can to minimise disruption.

“Local businesses, including the station, remain open for business throughout these works.”

This major project is being delivered in partnership by City of York Council, Network Rail, LNER and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority alongside contractor for the highways works for the project John Sisk & Son, and is part funded by the UK government.

The ambitious project will completely transform the station frontage, providing an improved transport interchange, as well as revamping the public space around the station. The scheme will also create an improved setting for the City Walls and other heritage buildings in the area.

For the latest information on the project visit: www.york.gov.uk/StationGateway.