Upcoming changes around York Station as Station Gateway project progresses

In the coming weeks, people will notice a lot of changes to the area to the front of York Station as progress on the Station Gateway project continues.

The new image reveals paving that will form the new public spaces in the area where Queen Street Bridge used to be, as well as give a feel for how the segregated cycle lane will look.

Earlier this month, contractors John Sisk & Son (Sisk) confirmed night time works were to take place to dig out existing footways and roads, so that they can be resurfaced and improved as part of the changes to public spaces in the area.

In March, people will notice a number of changes around the station. These include:

Changes to bus stops outside York Station

4 bus stops on the city walls side of Station Road will be relocated from Monday 10 March. Stops RF, RG, RH and RJ* will move to a new, more spacious location approximately 50m away. This will create a better waiting environment for passengers and drivers, while making room for improved public spaces.

Buses will continue to serve and stop at the station but from 10 March will use the new stops as illustrated below.

People will notice that the temporary road will be realigned to accommodate these changes. This will happen during the night works. A temporary accessible pedestrian diversion will run behind where the current bus stops are and connect to the new stops.

Find information on bus routes and timetables at: www.itravelyork.info/bus-route-timetables

Other work taking place

• Blossom Street lane closures – 24 February to 12 April (two-way traffic will be maintained).
• Night work – Ongoing throughout March. From 17 March, Sisk will be installing a new water main outside the RI building. This work will be done over 10 nightshifts on weekdays only, with the last night of work taking place on 28 March.
• Long-stay car park closure – Network Rail has announced that the long-stay car park will be closed permanently from 11.59pm on 14 March. This is to allow Network Rail to begin work on a new multi-storey car park.

Cllr Kate Ravilious, Executive Member for Transport at City of York Council, said:

“It’s fantastic to see the changes now happening which are transforming the area into a more open, accessible and pedestrian-friendly space with improved public transport links.

“I would like to reassure people that buses will continue to serve the station and that the changeover of the bus stops will happen overnight, so please do continue to use our local bus services to travel into and around the city.

“We are hugely grateful for everyone for their patience and understanding while these works take place. We are working closely with our contractor and partners to minimise disruption as much as possible.”

Sisk Regional Director Robin Metcalf said:

“We’re proud to be delivering this important project which will transform the area around York Station. It’s also created valuable employment opportunities for local people, as well as local businesses and suppliers from the region. As we move into the next phase of construction, we remain committed to completing the work efficiently and with as little disruption as possible.”

Find more information on the Station Gateway project at: www.york.gov.uk/StationGateway