Please find below a recent update from John Sisk and Son, who are working on the York Central development, about their upcoming work at Water End. We are sharing this update to help inform residents.
This update is provided by John Sisk & Son Ltd.
Bridge Lift
We are delighted to be writing to you to let you know about another major milestone reached on the York Central project.
Over the past months, the team have been working hard installing piles and building foundations and abutments in preparation for the arrival of a new footbridge. This bridge has been assembled on site and is now ready to be lifted into place.
How will this impact me?
Water End will be closed from the junction at Boroughbridge road to just before the Salisbury Terrace Junction from 9pm Friday 17 October until 11.59pm Sunday 19 October. There will be no access from the A19 (Clifton Green) to the A59 (from Boroughbridge Road) all weekend. Those using the A19 will still be able to access Salisbury Road to get to the city centre.
This must be done while the road is closed because of the size of the structure and the cranes we will be using.
The structure movement will take place during a Saturday day shift with the structure being placed in the carriageway until it is ready to be lifted into place.
The bridge can only be lifted into place when we can take possession of the railway line, which is granted from 1am – 6am Saturday night into Sunday Morning.
We do not anticipate considerable noise during this shift, but you might hear the vehicles moving and the sound of the bridge as it is placed on the abutments.
You might also notice greater vehicle movements in the days leading up to this activity as there will be multiple vehicles delivering parts for the two 600-ton cranes that are required for the lift.
With this kind of lift, we might be restricted by the weather. If wind speeds are too high, we will not be able to complete this activity. If this is the case, we will notify you by bulletin. Please sign up for this by emailing yorkcentral@sisk.co.uk.
If we are unable to achieve this date, we will write to you again in January, with more information
Diversion Route
For residents of Leeman Road Island area, travelling to the city centre, please continue to use the new spine road, Park Street and Cinder Street. To access the A59, please follow this route and use the diversion down Station Road
For Holgate residents, please access the city centre via the A59. To access Leeman Road or Leeman Road Island properties, please follow the new spine road.
Replacement Bus Service
We have organised a replacement bus service for residents of Leeman Road Island area – the bus service will mimic the existing timetable and will serve the following stops.
10S Clifford Street to Kingsland Terrace
Clifford Street > Bridge Street > Micklegate > George Hudson Street > Rougier Street > Station Road> Station Avenue > Station Road > Museum Street > St Leonards Place > Bootham > Clifton > Clifton Green > Water End > Salisbury Road > Kingsland Terrace
10S Kingsland Terrace to Clifford Street
Kingsland Terrace > Leeman Road > Loverose Way > Park Street > Cinder Street > Leeman Road >Station Rise > Station Avenue > Rougier Street > George Hudson Street > Micklegate > Skeldergate > Skeldergate Bridge > Tower Street > Clifford Street
For more information on diversions and bus routes, please contact us by email at yorkcentral@sisk.co.uk.
What is the bridge for?
This is one of two bridges that are part of the York Central project. This bridge is the pedestrian and cycle bridge that will run alongside the existing Severus Bridge.
Moving non-motorised users onto a separate bridge will allow for the necessary lane widening to take place on the road bridge, at a later phase of the project
The bridge …
- Weighs 321 tons – this is the same as around 64 male elephants.
- Is 76 metres long – which is as long as 7 double decker buses!
- And 7.5 metres wide – if you had size 6 feet, and walked heel to toe, it would take you about 30 steps to get from one side to the other.
When can we use the bridge?
The bridge will be open for use in 2027 when all other work is completed in this area. There is still significant work to do before the bridge is ready for use.