City of York Council will carry out a highway improvement scheme on the A1237 outer ring road at its junction with Strensall Road as part of a programme of improvements to the local transport network.

The scheme involves the widening and resurfacing of the existing roundabout, the realignment of the entry and exit lanes and the introduction of new footways, cycle ways and enhanced pedestrian crossing facilities.

The completed scheme will increase the overall capacity of the junction, improve traffic flows and consequently improve public transport through a reduction in journey times. Strensall will benefit in particular due to the introduction of a three lane approach, with a dedicated left turn lane onto the A1237 on the northern approach to the junction.

The work is due to start on Monday 15 October and is expected to take approximately six weeks to complete. The majority of the improvement work will take place during the daytime from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.15am and 4.00pm. A temporary 30mph speed restriction will be in operation through the works with two way traffic flow maintained by the use of narrow running lanes. Works on the actual carriageway will be suspended during the school half term period from 22 to 26 October to minimize disruption to traffic in this busy period.

In order to cause the minimum of disruption to the travelling public the resurfacing phase of the work to the roundabout and its approaches will be carried out at night from 19 to 23 November between the hours of 11.00pm and 6,00am. Traffic flow will be maintained during these times by the use of temporary traffic signals

As with any construction work carried out on the highway some disruption and delay may be expected. Although every effort will be made to keep any delays to a minimum, drivers using the route through the works are advised to allow extra time and to plan their journeys accordingly.

The Contractor carrying out the work is P&T Contracts.