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York - Multiple Temporary Traffic Restrictions & Road Closures Due To Various Works

YO1•Published 06/11/26
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CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

Temporary Traffic Restrictions
Notice is hereby given that upon the recommendation of the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police, CITY OF YORK COUNCIL made an Anti-Terrorism Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO) under Sections 14(1), 22c and 22d, and part iv of Schedule 9 to, of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and section 8 of, and part I of Schedule 5 to, the Local Government Act 1985, City of York Council (the Council), made an Order on Thursday, 05 November 2026 in respect of the locations numbered (1). Additionally, the Council, in exercise of powers under Sections 14(1) & 15(8) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (the Act), the Council made an order on Thursday, 5 November 2026 in respect of the locations numbered (2), (3) & (4). Furthermore, the Council, not less than 7 days from the publication of this Notice, intends to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Act in respect of the locations numbered (5) & (6).

(1) York Christmas Market, York
Upon the recommendation of the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police, CITY OF YORK COUNCIL made an Anti-Terrorism Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO) under Sections 14(1), 22c and 22d, and part iv of Schedule 9 to, of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and section 8 of, and part I of Schedule 5 to, the Local Government Act 1985 prohibits vehicles from proceeding and waiting in those lengths of road listed in the schedule below (restricted roads) during the period when York Christmas Markets works are being undertaken thereon, commencing at 10:30hrs on Thursday, 12 November 2026 and ending at 19:30hrs on Monday, 21 December 2026 (works period) or at a time when the event has been completed whichever is the earlier.

This is to ensure that the said event can be carried out safely. It is envisaged that the restriction will only be put into place between 10:30hrs and 19:30hrs Wednesday to Monday and between 10:30hrs and 17:00hrs every Tuesday during the event period. Additionally, all ‘on-street’ parking places situated at St Sampson’s Square will be subject to suspension between 08:00hrs and 10:30hrs daily for the duration of the event (suspension areas).

SCHEDULE

Back Swinegate

High Ousegate

Parliament Street

Blake Street

High Petergate

Silver Street

Church Street

Jubbergate

Spurriergate

Colliergate

King’s Square

St Helen’s Square

Coney Street

Lendal

St Sampson’s Square

Davygate

Low Petergate

Stonegate

Feasegate

Market Street

Swinegate

Goodramgate

New Street

The Shambles

Grape Lane

Newgate

(2) Denning Mews, Clifton
This Order prohibits vehicles from proceeding and waiting in that length of road on Denning Mews, Clifton between its junction with Wigginton Road and a point 21 metres south-west of said junction (closed roads) during the period when telecoms works are being undertaken thereon, commencing at 0800hrs on Monday, 09 November 2026 and ending at 17:00hrs on Friday, 20 November 2026 (works period) or at a time when the works have been completed whichever is the earlier.

This is to ensure that the said works can be carried out safely. It is envisaged that access for resident and emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the works period.
An alternative route for diverted vehicles will not be signed during the works period.

(3) York Christmas Market HVM Barrier Installation/Removal, York
This Order prohibits vehicles from proceeding, parking and waiting in the whole or in any length of a road listed in the schedule below (restricted road) during the period when HVM barrier installation/removal works are being undertaken thereon, commencing at 20:00hrs on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 and ending at 06:00hrs on Wednesday, 23 December 2026 (works period) or at a time when the works have been completed whichever is the earlier. This is to ensure that the said works can be carried out safely.

It is envisaged that the prohibition of vehicles proceeding, parking and waiting in the restricted roads will only be put into effect between 20:00hrs on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 and 06:00hrs on Thursday, 12 November 2026 and between 20:00hrs.

SCHEDULE

High Petergate

Low Petergate

Church Street

Grape Lane

Swinegate

Goodramgate

Stonegate

Colliergate

Little Stonegate


(4) Prow 55/197/10 – Walmgate Stray (Continuation), York
This Order, with authorisation from the Secretary of State for Transport, continues in force The York (Public Right of Way 55/197/10 – Walmgate Stray) (Temporary Traffic Restriction) Order 2022 (original Order).

The effect of which is to continue in force the prohibition on pedestrians from proceeding and waiting in that length of public right of way on Public Right of Way 55/197/10 – Walmgate Stray, York (closed public right of way) during the period commencing at 00:01 hours on Thursday, 12 November 2026 and ending at 23:59 hours on Thursday, 11 May 2028 (works period) or on a date when unsafe bridge works being undertaken thereon have been completed whichever is the earlier. This is to ensure that the said works can be carried out safely.


(5) The Green, Acomb
This Order will prohibit vehicles from proceeding and waiting in that length of road on The Green, Acomb between the projected south-eastern boundaries of property No’s 42 and 42a (closed roads) during the period when highway maintenance works are being undertaken thereon, commencing at 09:00hrs on Monday, 16 November 2026 and ending at 12:30hrs on Friday, 20 November 2026 (works period) or at a time when the works have been completed whichever is the earlier. This is to ensure that the said works can be carried out safely.

An alternative route for diverted vehicles will be signed during the works period via: The Green.

It is envisaged that access for resident and emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the works period.


(6) Common Croft Lane, Poppleton
This Order will prohibit vehicles from proceeding and waiting in that length of road on Common Croft Lane, Poppleton between its junction with Broad Lane and a location 340 metres north-east of said junction (closed roads) during the period when telecoms works are being undertaken thereon, commencing at 08:00hrs on Monday, 16 November 2026 and ending at 18:00hrs on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 (works period) or at a time when the works have been completed whichever is the earlier. This is to ensure that the said works can be carried out safely.

It is envisaged that access for resident and emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the works period.

An alternative route for diverted vehicles will be signed during the works period via: Ousemoor Lane, Main Street, The Green, Hodgson Lane, Westfield Lane.

The above temporary Orders will not prohibit works or emergency access nor will they prohibit access to premises provided that access is not prevented by on-going works or safety concerns. Traffic signs/barriers will indicate the extent of the prohibitions/restrictions.

For further information please contact: highway.regulation@york.gov.uk.

Director Of Environmental And Regulatory Services,
West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA


CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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