Area of Micklegate, York to close to motorists for two weeks

Motorists will not be able to drive, park or wait along a stretch of Micklegate, between its junctions with Priory Street and Bar Lane from 12am on Monday (March 9) until 11.59pm on Monday (March 23).

It comes after City of York Council announced that the street would be closed for sewer works to be carried out safely.

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The road will be closed for motorists from Monday (March 9) (Image: Newsquest)

A council spokesperson said: “It is envisaged that access will be maintained for cyclists and pedestrians throughout the works period.

“An alternative route for diverted vehicles will be signed during the works period via Nunnery Lane, Bishopgate Street, Skeldergate Bridge, Tower Street, Clifford Street, Nessgate, Low Ousegate, Bridge Street.”

The stretch of road may be re-opened at an earlier date if sewer works are completed before the scheduled finishing time.

Traffic signs and barriers will be in place to re-direct motorists, and residents will maintain access to their homes.

Emergency services will be still able to proceed down Micklegate.

For more information please contact highway.regulation@york.gov.uk.