A1237 York Outer Ring Road set to close for resurfacing work

The closure will affect a section of the A1237 Outer Ring Road at the approach to the Haxby Road roundabout, including part of Haxby Road itself.

City of York Council said overnight works will begin at 8pm on Monday, September 21, and are scheduled to finish by 6am on Saturday, September 26, weather permitting.

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Each morning the road will re-open at 6am unless there are exceptional circumstances, a council spokesperson confirmed.

Cllr Kate Ravilious, executive member for transport at City of York Council, said: “Haxby roundabout is the latest in a long list of works that have been completed this year, from pothole repair on residential side streets to resurfacing of major roads.

“We do know that these projects can be disruptive so in many cases, like this one, we are working overnight, reopening the road each morning, to reduce the impact on local residents and businesses.”

A full closure will be in place each night between 8pm and 6am, covering both directions of the A1237 between the Wigginton Road and Strensall Road roundabouts.

Alternative routes will be signposted, with the main diversion using Malton Road, Heworth Green, Lord Mayor’s Walk, Gillygate, Bootham/A19, and the A1237.

A spokesperson for City of York Council said: “Due to the capacity the A1237 holds for large vehicles, the council must offer a diversion able to cope with the size and weight that the road usually carries.”

The off-road cycle route between Wigginton Road and Haxby Road will remain open during the works.

A separate cycle diversion will connect the off-road route to Haxby Road, Hawthorn Terrace, Link Road, Huntington Road, and Strensall Road.

Letters have been distributed to residents and businesses, and diversion details have been shared with delivery networks and businesses at Clifton Moor, the council said.

The council reminded all drivers to follow the traffic management rules in place for the safety of workers and the public.

Emergency services will have access through the closure at all times.

On-site staff will be available to advise residents and businesses about access restrictions.

Cyclists and pedestrians will still be able to use the underpass.

Bus services will not be affected, and waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Street parking in the working area will be suspended during the closures.

Specific access needs can be discussed with site traffic management operatives, who will work to accommodate residents and businesses where possible.