York Castle road to close for Colour & Light event

York Castle, which encircles the Eye of York in the city centre, is scheduled to close in line with York BID’s Colour & Light event next month.

The closure period for the road from its junction with Tower Street onwards will begin at 12.01am on Tuesday (February 3), ending at 11.59pm on Sunday (February 22).

It is envisaged, City of York Council has said, that the closure will be from 5pm till 9pm, but this is yet to be confirmed.

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The action is necessary for the event to be carried out safely, a council spokesperson said.

Traffic signs and barriers will be in place to inform motorists, and emergency services will be allowed access.

Tower Street, between its junctions with York Castle and Paragon Street, will also be closed for motorists between 12.01am on Tuesday (February 3) and 5am on Thursday (February 5) for essential works.

It is envisaged that this work will take place between 12am and 5am each day – and the road will only be closed in phases in one direction, the council has said.

An alternative route for diverted drivers will be signed via York’s Inner Ring Road.

It will not affect access to residents and business owners.

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