Plan ahead for phase 1 - Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June
We're working to complete the highways works on York Station Gateway.
This will entail 4 weeks of significant works in and around the final station to resurface the road in line with the final layout and to link in the majority of the the cycle lanes.
See the following travel information, which is for week 1 of the works, which will take place during the nights from Monday 1 June until the morning of Friday 5 June.
The works include night time road closures from 8.00pm till 6.00am on:
- Monday 1 June
- Tuesday 2 June
- Wednesday 3 June
- Thursday 4 June
- Friday 5 June - until 6.00am, no 8.00pm closure
Each morning Station Road will reopen, and works will be finished by 6.00am on Friday 5 June.
Additional works will mean access to Tea Room Square will be restricted to vehicles on 5, 6 and 7 June - reopening on the morning of Monday 8 June - to allow the Hardicrete (re-enforced surfacing material) to be installed and set.
Throughout this week the short stay car park will be closed, with alternative Blue Badge Parking will be available near the South Train Shed / York Railway Institute building.
Find information on the other works taking place in weeks 2, 3 and 4:
- Plan ahead for phase 2 - Monday 8 June to Friday 12 June
- Plan ahead for phase 3 - Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June
- Plan ahead - getting to York Station and nearby properties - Monday 22 June to Friday 26 June
What’s happening in phase 1
During phase 1 we will be carrying out works between 8.00pm and 6.00am from the Milner Hotel to the Station Portico. This will happen each night from Monday 1 June 2026 until work is finished by 6.00am on Friday 5 June 2026. This means that access to the Station Portico and Tea Room Square will be closed each night, reopening in the morning.
In addition to the carriageway works, to allow the Hardicrete installation there will be a closure of Tea Room Square on Friday 5 June, Saturday 6 June and Sunday 7 June, with Tea Room Square reopening on the morning of Monday 8 June.
On the night of Friday 5 June there will be a lane closure on Station Road from 8.00pm until 6.00am on Saturday 6 June, to facilitate the laying of Hardicrete in the bus bay at Tea Room Square. Traffic lights will be in place with vehicles able to travel in both directions.
Station Road will be open during this time. Due to the time it takes for the Hardicrete to cure, access to Tea Room Square for vehicles will be closed on these days, with alternative Blue Badge Parking arrangements in place near the South Train Shed / York Railway Institute building.
We know Station Road is a significant and well-used road in the city so want to share information to help people plan ahead and get around the city, whatever mode of transport they use.
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.
York, the station and its neighbouring businesses are open for business.
Find out more about how these works impact:
- trains
- pedestrians
- cyclists
- buses
- cars
- York Station Long Stay and NCP car park
- hotel parking
- residents
- neighbouring businesses
- emergency services
- city walls
Trains
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.
Pedestrians
Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the closure from both the Station Rise and Blossom Street ends of Station Road. The alternative access off Leeman Road will be open as usual.
Access onto the city walls will be maintained.
The gates at Lowther Terrace will be open as normal.
York Station Gateway pedestrian access map
Key to York Station Gateway pedestrian access map
Closed to vehicles and cyclists
Pedestrian route
Southern cyclist diversion route - station access via platform 1
Access only (taxis, buses, drop off and Blue Badge holders)
Shuttle bus stop
pedestrian crossing
Blue Badge parking area during night time closures
Cyclists
Those travelling by bike will be able to access the station from the Blossom Street end of Station Road. Follow the signs and advice of the marshals.
Access for pedestrians and cyclists via Scarborough Bridge will be maintained.
Alternatively, cycle via Blossom Street, Holgate Road and Lowther Terrace before cycling through the station car park and the ramp on Platform 1.
Buses
Buses will continue to operate but some routes will change as a result of the road closure as they will be unable to stop around the station.
There will also be shuttle buses running between Blossom Street, the Station and Station Road during the closures. The fully accessible buses will run regularly and will stop at a number of bus stops along the route. The shuttle bus stop on Blossom Street will be located near the entrance to Premier Inn. The stop nearest to the station for the shuttle bus will be stop RD.
For those wishing to transfer buses at Rougier Street, the shuttle buses will also call at stop CD on Station Road, near The Grand hotel.
Find out more about bus diversions in York. In addition, read more about the city's Park & Ride services.
Cars
With parts of Station Road closed, diversions will be in place. We're expecting the inner ring road to be very busy during these closures so please plan ahead and consider other ways to travel.
During this week of work the short stay car park will be closed to vehicles, with alternative arrangements in place for Blue Badge holders near the South Train Shed.
Please note the Station Long Stay Car Park is closed and Blue Badge parking will be in a temporary location adjacent to the South Train Shed.
York Station Gateway vehicle access map
Key to York Station Gateway vehicle access map
- Closed to vehicles and cyclists
Diversion route with local access to be managed by marshalls- Access only (taxis, buses, drop off and Blue Badge holders)
- Shuttle bus stop
From North - A19
Use sustainable transport wherever possible. For example, you can use Rawcliffe Bar Park & Ride which serves York Station and the city centre. Please check the bus and car park opening times.
If parking is essential options include:
- York Commuter car park (Leeman Road)
- Marygate Car Park (pedestrian access to the station via Scarborough Bridge)
- Esplanade Car Park
From East - A64
Use sustainable transport wherever possible. For example, Grimston Bar Park & Ride serves the city centre and Monks Cross Park & Ride serves both the city centre and York Station. Please check the bus and car park opening times.
If parking is essential options include:
From South - A64 and A19
Use sustainable transport wherever possible. For example, Askham Bar Park & Ride or Designer Outlet Park & Ride both serve York Station and the city centre. Please check the bus and car park opening times.
For the station follow diversion route or alternatively the nearest convenient car parks are:
From West - A59
Use sustainable transport wherever possible. such as Poppleton Bar Park & Ride serves the city centre. Please check the bus and car park opening times.
If parking is essential options include:
- York commuter car park (Leeman Road)
- Esplanade Car Park
Drop off and pick up
While accessible parking is being maintained for Blue Badge holders near the South Train Shed and York Railway Institute building, during the night time closures public drop off is recommended at the Leeman Road end of the station. Drop off for Blue Badge holders is possible near the South Train Shed, which is only accessible from the Blossom Street end of Station Road.
Blue Badge holders
Throughout this week of works the Short Stay Car Park will be closed.
Alternative Blue Badge parking Blue Badge parking will be will be available near the South Train Shed and will be open for both long and short stay use. During the nighttime closures, access to this car park will only be possible via the Blossom Street end of Station Road with diversions in place.
Taxis
The usual access into the portico entrance will not be available during this week of works.
Diversions will be in place and during the nigh time closure Taxis will pick up and drop off by the shelters to the side of Parcel Square with signs in place to help you find them.
Marshals will be around the station to help if needed. Access to this area at night will be from Blossom Street only.
On Friday 5 June, Saturday 6 June and Sunday 7 June, while work is taking place in Tea Room Square, access to the portico will be closed, reopening on the morning of Monday 8 June.
York Station Long Stay and NCP car park
The nearby NCP car park will be open during these works. Access will be managed by marshals.
Access will be from Blossom Street only while the night time closures are in place. During the day, access will be available from both Blossom Street and Leeman Road.
Please note, the Long Stay Car Park is now closed while work on a multi-story car park takes place.
Hotel parking
You'll still be able to park at:
- the Principal Hotel car park will be open for hotel guests, with access from Leeman Road. The usual entrance on Station Road will be closed at nights during these works
- the Premier Inn car park will be open for hotel guests but can only be accessed from the Blossom Street end of Station Road
Traffic marshals will be on hand to help you if needed.
Accessible parking
As well as the temporary arrangements around the station step free Blue Badge parking is also available at:
- Marygate Car Park - step-free access via Scarborough Bridge and turn left to the station, (465 metres)
- Nunnery Lane Car Park - the diversion is 765 metres
Find additional information about Blue Badge parking in York.
Residents
We have been in contact with Queen Street residents and are working to minimise disruption. Access to local properties will be maintained via Queen Street.
Neighbouring businesses
We have contacted neighbouring businesses and access to these will be maintained.
This includes the York RI, with vehicle access from Blossom Street only during the night works.
Emergency services
Access will be maintained in emergencies for blue light services.
City walls
Access onto the city walls will be maintained as usual.
Also see
York Station Gateway - Major Projects Team
Transport Office