Plan ahead - getting to York City Centre
As part of the works to transform the entrance to York Station, Queen Street Bridge (between Blossom Street and Station Rise) will be closed:
- from 8.00pm on Friday 19 April 2024 to 6.00am on Monday 22 April 2024
- from 8.00pm on Friday 26 April to 6.00am on Monday 29 April 2024
Queen Street Bridge will be closed to all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, buses and vehicles from the taxi drop-off point in front of York Train Station to the residential access opposite Fleetways Taxis. We know this is a significant route in the city so we're asking people to plan ahead and look at active and sustainable travel options.
York, the Railway Station and its neighbouring businesses are open for business.
While there has been lots of work to minimise disruption during these closures we're expecting the inner ring road to be very busy so we're asking people to plan ahead and consider other ways to travel to the city centre.
There are a number of ways you can get to the city centre to enjoy your weekend:
Travel by train
Trains are running through York Station as normal. You can get off at York Station as usual and make your way to your destination, there will be diversion signs in place to assist you. If travelling to York Station allow extra time and plan ahead.
Travel by walking and cycling
Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to move around the city. The only diversions are around the front of the station when coming in from the Blossom Street end of Station Road. Find more information about getting to York Station and nearby properties.
The gates at Lowther Terrace will reopen during the closures to allow pedestrians and cyclists through.
Travel by bus
Buses will continue to operate but some routes will change around the station as a result of the road closures. This will include the temporary relocation of some bus stops so please plan ahead and allow extra time to travel.
There will also be free shuttle buses running between Blossom Street and stops RF-RJ (opposite York Station) during the closures. The fully accessible double decker shuttle buses will run regularly and will stop at a number of bus stops along the route. Find out more about the shuttle bus and bus diversions in York.
Park & Ride
We're expecting the roads within the city centre to be very busy during the weekend of the closure and are asking people travelling from outside the city and those who live on Park & Ride routes to use this service to get to the city centre. Find out more about Park & Ride services.
Travel by car
We're expecting the city centre to be very busy so are advising people to choose active and sustainable travel options where possible.
From North - A19
Use sustainable transport wherever possible. For example, Rawcliffe Bar Park & Ride serves York Station and the city centre.
If parking is essential options include:
- York Commuter Car Park (Leeman Road)
- Marygate Car Park
- Esplanade Car Park
- Union Terrace Car Park
From East - A64
Use sustainable transport wherever possible. For example, Grimston Bar Park and Ride serves the city centre and Monks Cross Park & Ride serves both the city centre and York Station.
If parking is essential options include:
From South - A64 and A19
Use sustainable transport wherever possible. For example, Askham Bar or Designer Outlet Park & Ride both serve York Station and the city centre.
If parking is essential options include:
From West - A59
Use sustainable transport wherever possible. For example, Poppleton Bar Park & Ride serves the station and York city centre.
If parking is essential options include:
- York Commuter Car Park (Leeman Road)
- Esplanade Car Park
- Nunnery Lane Car Park
Blue Badge holders
Read more about Blue Badge parking in York. In addition, find out more about getting to York Station and nearby properties.
Travel by taxi
Diversions are in place. However, Taxis will be able to drop off at the station. Find out more about getting to York Station and nearby properties.