Upcoming changes as Station Gateway project progresses

Recent work on the project has seen the realignment of traffic on Queen Street and the opening of large areas of public space, as well as less visible work such as drainage and the installation of new water and electricity supplies.

From next week (week commencing 15 September), four new bus stops will be in use on the station side of Station Road, once work to create the new area completes this week. This follows the relocation of the bus stops on the city walls side of Station Road earlier this year.

The council continues to work closely with the contractor and project partners to minimise disruption. Below is a summary of the changes people can expect.

Tea Room Square changes

There is currently no vehicle access off Station Road into Tea Room Square. Access to the Short Stay Car Park, Blue Badge parking and Tea Room Square is through the portico only.

There is also no right turn out of Tea Room Square. A diversion is in place via Lendal Gyratory for those travelling towards Blossom Street.

John Sisk & Son (Sisk) will start the next phase of works on Monday 15 September which involves work in Tea Room Square and the wider area in front of the portico, which will become a more pedestrian friendly space. During this period, access to and from Tea Room Square will remain through the portico only.

Bus stop relocation – From 15 September

From 15 September, the four bus stops on the station side of Station Road will be relocated from the portico to the new area created next to the station.

This will include stops RA, RB, RC and RD (tour bus) *.

Buses will continue to serve and stop at the station but will use the new stops as illustrated below from 15 September.

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

Other work taking place

• Work continues in the road on Queen Street. Two-way traffic is still being maintained. This work includes drainage, duct work, removal of concrete/tarmac, installation of street furniture (such as any signs, bollards, litter bins, etc.) and paving. This will take around eight weeks to complete.
• From 15 September, the four cycle hoops near the Milner Hotel will be removed. These will be relocated directly opposite to the other side of Station Road within 3 days and will be clearly sign posted. Alternative cycle parking is also available in the station.

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

“It is great to see further progress happening in the area and we are now able to get a good idea of how the finished scheme will look. The new public spaces and reduced congestion will be very welcome improvements to this part of York and I look forward to when everybody can enjoy this transformed space.

“Buses will continue to serve the station, so we encourage people to use our local bus services to get around.

“In the meantime, we would like to thank everyone again for their continued patience while this complex project is being delivered.”

The ambitious project will completely transform the area to the front of York Station, providing enhanced public spaces and an improved transport interchange. This will include improved pedestrian routes and segregated cycle lanes.