River Ouse walkway, in York, to close for three more weeks

The path, which runs from North Street Gardens to Ouse Bridge, closed on Friday, February 27 and is set to be shut for further three weeks.

A City of York Council closure notice stated the closure was due to structural defects.

The path is set to remain closed until just before midnight on Friday, March 20, or whenever it is made safe, whichever is earlier.

It comes after the council earmarked £130,000 for an assessment of the walkway which first shut in January last year.

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The funds come as part of council spending plans for the coming financial year.

The closure was extended in August and September and the route was also blocked off.

A report on the council’s budget plans stated the funds would help find a longer term solution to problems with the walkway.

Steve Wragg, the council’s asset management lead, previously said the project was challenging due to the extent of the damage and location of the path.

The official said: “The walkway has been closed on safety grounds for a number of months after structural issues were found.

“These funds will ensure that we can carry out further structural assessments and review what repair options are available.

“We apologise for any inconvenience and ask that people do not to attempt to access the walkway due to the safety concerns.”