Getting to York Station and nearby properties on 14 and 15 September
Our contractor, John Sisk and Son, will carry out essential works at the main station crossing outside the station portico over 2 nights.
Station Road will be closed:
- from 8.00pm on Monday 14 September 2026 until 5.30am on Tuesday 15 September 2026
- from 8.00pm on Tuesday 15 September 2026 until 5.30am on Wednesday 16 September 2026
Station Road will reopen each morning.
What's happening
We know Station Road is a significant and well-used road in the city, so we want to share information to help people plan ahead and get around the city, whatever mode of transport they use.
While a lot of work has taken place to minimise disruption during these closures, we expect the inner ring road to be very busy. We're asking people to plan ahead and consider other ways to travel to the city centre.
York, the station and neighbouring businesses are open as usual.
With below is an image of the area that will be closed.
When the closure is in place, access will only be permitted for vehicles requiring access to the Station Portico and Tea Room Square. This means that taxis, Blue Badge holders, and vehicles picking up or dropping off passengers at the Short Stay Car Park will continue to have access.
Access to the Station Portico will only be permitted for vehicles approaching from the Blossom Street direction. There will be no access for vehicles approaching from Leeman Road.
Access to Tea Room Square will be possible through the Station Portico and from Leeman Rd. On exiting Tea Room Square, vehicles will be required to turn left towards Lendal Bridge.
In addition, access to the Premier Inn, Railway Institute and NCP Carpark will be maintained via Blossom Street.
How the works may affect you
- Trains
- Pedestrians
- Cyclists
- Buses
- Cars
- 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. Diversion signs will be in place to assist you.
If you're travelling to York Station while the closures are in place, allow extra time and plan ahead.
Pedestrians
Both pavements will remain open for pedestrians. The crossing directly outside the portico will be closed, but a temporary crossing will be installed opposite Cycle Heaven during the night-time closures.
The usual crossing outside the portico will be open during the day.
The gates at Lowther Terrace will be open as normal. The crossings at the Leeman Road junction and near the York RI building will also be open as usual for pedestrians.
Cyclists
People travelling by bike will be able to access the station from the Blossom Street end of Station Road. Follow the signs and advice from the marshals.
Diversions will be in place for people who normally use Station Road as a through route.
Access for pedestrians and cyclists via Scarborough Bridge will be maintained.
Buses
Buses will continue to operate, but some routes will change because they will be unable to stop around the station during the road closure.
Shuttle buses will run between Blossom Street, York Station and Station Road during the closures. The fully accessible buses will run regularly and stop at several bus stops along the route.
The shuttle bus stop on Blossom Street will be near the entrance to Premier Inn. The nearest shuttle bus stop to the station will be stop RD.
For passengers wishing to change 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 and Park & Ride services.
Cars
Diversions will be in place while parts of Station Road are closed. We expect the inner ring road to be very busy during the closures, so plan ahead and consider other ways to travel.
The short-stay car park will remain open for picking up and dropping off passengers. York Station Long Stay Car Park is closed while the new multi-storey car park is being constructed.
Travelling from the north - A19
Use sustainable transport wherever possible. For example, you can use Rawcliffe Bar Park & Ride services 2 and 2A, which stop on Station Avenue and Museum Street. Check the bus and car park opening times before travelling.
If parking is essential, options include:
- York Commuter Car Park on Leeman Road
- Marygate Car Park, with pedestrian access to the station via Scarborough Bridge
- Esplanade Car Park
Travelling from the east - A64
Use sustainable transport wherever possible. For example, Grimston Bar Park & Ride service 3 serves the city centre. Monks Cross Park & Ride service 9 also serves the city centre and will terminate near the station on Station Road. Check the bus and car park opening times before travelling.
If parking is essential, you can use Nunnery Lane Car Park.
Travelling from the south - A64 and A19
Use sustainable transport wherever possible. Askham Bar Park & Ride service 3 and Designer Outlet Park & Ride service 7 both serve the city centre.
During the closures, the nearest stop to the station for service 7 will be on Station Road. The nearest stop for service 3 will be on Blossom Street. Check the bus and car park opening times before travelling.
Follow the diversion route to reach the station. Alternatively, the nearest convenient car park is Nunnery Lane Car Park.
Travelling from the west - A59
Use sustainable transport wherever possible. Poppleton Bar Park & Ride service 59 will operate its normal route. Check the bus and car park opening times before travelling.
If parking is essential, options include:
- York Commuter Car Park on Leeman Road
- Esplanade Car Park
Picking up and dropping off passengers
People picking up or dropping off train passengers will be able to access the short-stay car park during the day and at night.
While the night-time closures are in place, the car park will be accessible from both ends of Station Road. When leaving, you will need to turn left towards Leeman Road and Lendal Bridge.
Access will be available as normal during the day.
Blue Badge holders
Blue Badge holders will be able to access the short-stay car park during the day and at night.
While the night-time closures are in place, the car park will be accessible from both ends of Station Road. When leaving, you will need to turn left towards Leeman Road and Lendal Bridge.
Access will be available as normal during the day.
Taxis
Taxis will be able to access the portico during the day and at night. While the night-time closures are in place, access to the portico will only be available from the Blossom Street end of Station Road.
When leaving, taxis will need to turn left towards Leeman Road and Lendal Bridge.
Diversions will be in place while the road around the crossing is closed.
York Station Long Stay Car Park and NCP car park
The nearby NCP car park will remain open during the works.
Access will only be available from Blossom Street during the night-time closures. During the day, access will be available from both Blossom Street and Leeman Road.
York Station Long Stay Car Park is closed while work on the new multi-storey car park takes place.
Hotel parking
Hotel parking will remain available:
- the Milner York hotel car park will be open for hotel guests, with access from the Station Rise end of Station Road
- the Premier Inn car park will be open for hotel guests, with access from the Blossom Street end of Station Road only
Traffic marshals will be available to help if needed.
Accessible parking
As well as the temporary arrangements around the station, step-free Blue Badge parking is available at:
- Marygate Car Park - step-free access is available via Scarborough Bridge; turn left towards the station (465 metres)
- Nunnery Lane Car Park - the diversion route is 765 metres
Find more information about Blue Badge parking in York.
Residents
We have contacted 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 them will be maintained.
This includes York RI, which will have vehicle access from Blossom Street only during the night-time works.
Emergency services
Access will be maintained for emergency services.
City walls
Access to the city walls will not be affected by the works.
Also see
York Station Gateway - Major Projects Team
Transport Office