Melbourne Road, Thornton - Traffic Regulation

THE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
SECTION 14 (1) TEMPORARY PROHIBITION
OF THROUGH TRAFFIC
MELBOURNE ROAD, THORNTON

Notice is hereby given that East Riding of Yorkshire
Council intends not less than seven days from the date
of this notice to make an Order, the effect of which will
be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along Part
of Melbourne Road, Thornton between 08.00 hours
and 17.00 hours commencing Tuesday
10 November 2026 to allow for works which require
traffic managment for a safe working area to access
a telecoms pole to enable provison of service at
Melbourne Road, Thornton.
The road closure is necessary to enable the works to
be carried out in a manner consistent with ensuring the
safety of the public.
The Order is valid for 18 months, but it is anticipated
that the works will be completed within one day.
The alternative route for traffic affected by the road
closure will be via Main Street, road from Hagg Lane to
General Lane, Hagg Lane, Common Lane, Main Street,
Sandhill Lane, The Street, Sutton Lane, York Road, Main
Street, Hodsow Lane Roundabout, Hodsow Lane, Main
Street and Melbourne Road, Melbourne CP, Allerthorpe
CP, Cottingwith CP, Sutton Upon Derwent CP,
Barmby Moor CP, Thornton CP, Pocklington Provincial
Ward, Wolds Weighton Ward.
The diversion route will be signed at the time of
closure. The road will be closed to all traffic but
access will be maintained for emergency vehicles.
Further information can be obtained by contacting
the council and asking for Highways Customer Care,
telephone (01482) 393939. Ref: RJH.
Dated 28 October 2026
Adam Holmes
Interim Executive Director of Prosperity & Place
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
East Riding of Yorkshire Council will, on request, provide this
document in Braille, audio or large print format.
If English is not your first language and you would like a
translation of this document, telephone (01482) 393939.