A1079 set for two-week overnight closures near York

Sections of the A1079 Hull Road are set to close from Monday (September 7).

City of York Council said three miles of the main road, which leads to York’s outer ring road, will be resurfaced as part of the council’s highway maintenance programme.

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It will affect the A1079 between York Road, Dunnington and City of York boundary at Kexby Bridge.

A council spokesperson said: “The works will be carried out by Lane Rentals Services on behalf of the council, who will be working for 14 nights under a road closure between the hours of 8.00pm to 6.00am.

“The road will reopen each morning, unless there are exceptional circumstances.”

Sections of the A1079, between York Road, Dunnington and City of York boundary at Kexby Bridge, will be closed for resurfacing works from Monday (September 7) (Image: Supplied)

The work is to be done in three phases.

Phase one will surface the area from the York Road, Dunnington junction up to the Common Road junction – starting tomorrow at 8pm.

These works will be complete by 6am on Saturday (September 12).

Phase two will include the stretch of road from York Road, Dunnington junction to near Kexby Stray junction with the closure point at Dauby Lane to allow for turning traffic, the council said.

This will be done on the night of Saturday (September 12) and will be finished by 6.00am on Sunday (September 13).

During the project’s third phase, works will continue from the Common Lane junction to the City of York boundary at Kexby Bridge with the closure point at Long Lane to allow for turning traffic.

A council spokesperson said: “This phase is expected to last for eight nights.

“This means the road will be closed between 8.00pm and 6.00am on Sunday 13 September 2026 and finish at 6.00am on Monday 21 September 2026.”

An alternative route for diverted vehicles will be signed during the works period via A1079, A614, A63, A19 and A64.

Cllr Kate Ravilious, executive member for transport, said: “We continue to deliver our record programme of planned Highways Maintenance works for 2026/27 alongside emergency repairs.

“This stretch of the A1079 is the latest to receive significant repairs that will make journeys easier for people in the area and across the region.

“We are working to minimise disruption by carrying out these works on nights and working to reopen the road each morning.

“When the road is closed diversions are in place and we have sent letters to local residents and businesses to help them plan ahead.

“Once complete this will bring smoother and safer journeys for all who use this road and we’re grateful for everyone’s patience while we get this work done”

Residents and businesses can email highway.maintenance@york.gov.uk with any queries.