Drivers are being warned five weeks of roadworks are coming to a busy York route.
City of York Council is carrying out improvements to Tadcaster Road, between the Askham Bog car park and Askham Bar Park and Ride.
This includes upgrading signals, resurfacing, and widening the shared footway and cycle path.
A City of York Council spokesperson said: “While we are working to minimise disruption, delays are expected, so please plan ahead when making any journeys in the area during the works.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
The work will take place in two phases.
Phase 1
- Improving traffic signals at the junction of Tadcaster Road / Copmanthorpe Link Road West
- Wednesday 22 October to Monday 17 November
The work will happen on weekdays between 8am and 4pm.
There will be temporary signals 24/7 and a lane closure on the A64 slip road.
Footways will be closed at certain times during the works, with pedestrian diversion routes in place.
A City of York Council spokesperson said: “We request that cyclists, who are using the shared off-road cycle/pedestrian paths, take specific care through the works area due to the narrowing of the paths.
“While this is happening National Highways are carrying out work in the area too.
“They are carrying out overnight works on the A64 slip road to Copmanthorpe on 10,11, 12 and 13 November which will require a night-time road closure.”
Phase 2
- Resurfacing works
- Monday 17 November to Friday 28 November
Resurfacing works will take place on weekdays at night between 8pm and 6am.
When the road is closed, the diversion will be via Tadcaster Road and the A64.
Access for Copmanthorpe will be via Manor Heath and Hallcroft Lane. The road will be reopened each morning “if it is safe to do so”, so that people will be able to use the link road during the day.
Mobility aid and cyclist routes will be “maintained, where possible”, to allow access through the site and to properties and homes safely.
Access to the Park and Ride at Askham Bar will be available via the A1036 (from the Dringhouses side) and Sim Balk Lane.
