Plan ahead for resurfacing works on Beckfield Lane

Work will start on Beckfield Lane, from Wetherby Road to the junction of Lidgett Grove.

This builds on recent work to resurface footpaths, improve tactile crossings and drainage and install new bus shelters on Beckfield Lane.

Councillor Kate Ravilious, Executive Member for Transport at City of York Council, said:

Having already completed significant road resurfacing works at Bishopthorpe, Osbaldwick and Monks Cross, amongst many others across the city, we continue to deliver our record programme of planned Highways Maintenance works for 2026/27 alongside emergency repairs.

“We’re responsible for over 500 miles of roads across the city and maintaining them is crucial in helping everyone to get around the city efficiently. We’re grateful for everyone’s patience while our contractors get this work done. Businesses in the area are very much open for business and we encourage residents to continue supporting them through this period”.

Road closures will be in place on Beckfield Lane between 8.00am and 5.00pm each weekday with the road reopening each evening, unless there are exceptional circumstances. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

Beckfield Lane will also be open each weekend and on the August Bank Holiday Monday (31 August). Access will always be maintained into Ostman Road, with temporary lights being used to facilitate this.

To minimise disruption, the work will be done in two phases:

• Phase 1 of works on Beckfield Lane
• Phase 2 of works on Beckfield Lane

Phase 1 of works on Beckfield Lane

Phase 1 includes Wetherby Road to Ostman Road starts on Monday 17 August. Access to Ostman Road will be from Boroughbridge Road end of Beckfield Lane.

Update: While we have made significant progress, we need more time than expected to resurface the road. This is because, once the surface was removed, our contractors identified unforeseen issues with some of the bottom layer of the road surface. Additional work is required before we can resurface these areas.

As a result, we now expect to finish phase 1 by 5pm on Friday 28 August. The arrangements will be the same as they have been throughout this phase of work with the road closing at 8am and reopening at 5pm and buses diverting from 9.30am.

Phase 2 of works on Beckfield Lane

Phase 2 includes Ostman Road to junction Lidgett Grove.

Update: Work will now start on Tuesday 1 September and are expected to finish by 3.30pm on Tuesday 8 September. Access to Ostman Road will be from the Wetherby Road end of Beckfield Lane.

We are aware that some local schools go back on 8 September so we will only be working from 9.30am to 3.30pm on this day.

Until 7 September, the works will be from 8am to 5pm on weekdays, with the road closed at these times. The road will be open each evening and over the weekend.

Information to help you plan ahead

Pedestrians

Pedestrians will be able to use the newly resurfaced footways in the area.

Crossing points will be in place while the work takes place so please follow the signage and advice of our teams.

Access to businesses and other properties in the area will be always maintained.

Cyclists

Diversions will be in place via the A59 Boroughbridge Road, Carr Lane and B1224 Wetherby Road during both phases of the works.

Phase 1: Access to Ostman Road will be possible from Boroughbridge Road end of Beckfield Lane.

Phase 2: Access to Ostman Road will be possible from the Wetherby Road end of Beckfield Lane.

Buses

Buses will continue to operate as usual until 9.30am. After then, routes will be diverted until the road closure reopens at 5.00pm, so please plan ahead and allow extra time to travel.

Phase 1: The 5A will divert via Ostman Road, Danebury Drive, Wetherby Road to Ridgeway, not serving closed southern section of Beckfield Lane. Stops not served: Turnberry Drive, Beckfield Place or Runswick Avenue. The 5 bus stays on the normal route (Ostman Road, Danebury Drive).

For those who use the bus stops within the closure we’d suggest using Ostman Road, Acomb Green or Ridgeway stops during the first phase.

Phase 2: The number 5 will divert via Carr Lane, Almsford Road, Woodlea Avenue and Danebury Drive to The Green. The 5A will divert via Carr Lane, Almsford Road, Woodlea Avenue, Danebury Drive and Ostman Road to the southern part of Beckfield Lane.

Stops not served by the 5/5A but will be served by the number 10: Boroughbridge Road between Carr Lane and Beckfield Lane (Ouse Acres/Cranbrook Avenue, Plantation Drive, Wheatlands Grove, Low Poppleton Lane).

Stops on the closed section Beckfield Lane will also not be served (Beckfield Lane End, Norman Drive). Anyone boarding the diverted service 5A on Ostman Rd should use the stop on the opposite side of the road to their usual direction of travel.

All stops on Beckfield Lane will also not be served (Beckfield Lane End, Norman Drive and the ones listed above) and Ostman Road (Ostman Road Shops, Carr Infant School).

For those who use the bus stops within the closure we’d suggest using Boroughbridge Road (Malvern Avenue) or any stop on Ostman Road during the second phase of works.

Cars

Between 8.00am and 5.00pm on weekdays, there will be no car access through the road closure. If it is safe to do so the road will reopen each day at 5.00pm and close again at 8.00am the next weekday morning. The road will be open all evening.

On Tuesday 8 September to ensure the road is open for the school run, the road will only be closed from 9.30am to 3.30pm on what is expected to be the final day of work.

When the road is closed, the diversion route will be via the A59 Boroughbridge Road, Carr Lane and B1224 Wetherby Road. Access will be maintained at all times into Ostman Road for local residents, with temporary lights being used to facilitate this.

Phase 1: Access to Ostman Road will be from Boroughbridge Road end of Beckfield Lane.

Phase 2: Access to Ostman Road will be from the Wetherby Road end of Beckfield Lane.

Waste and recycling collection changes

Green Bins Only

Please can you take your bins back in as soon as possible after collection to help keep footways clear.

Please note that this applies to the entire length of Beckfield Lane, including the section between Beckfield Lane and Boroughbridge Road, even where resurfacing works are not taking place directly.

The temporary collection dates are as follows:

Please put your bins out after 7pm the evening before your collection, or before 7am on the day of collection.

Collections will return to their normal Friday schedule after Saturday 5 September.

Additional information

Carers and residents who need transport to medical appointments will be allowed through the closure. Businesses in the area are open for businesses and we are asking businesses who need deliveries during these times to contact us. Please email: highway.maintenance@york.gov.uk or speak to the team on site if you need support. Please give as much notice as possible so that we can make the arrangements.

The works will be carried out by Lane Rentals Services on behalf of the council. The contractors carrying out the work are responsible for safety while the work is ongoing.

Where there are footways, pedestrian and mobility aid routes will remain open to the public, to allow residents safe access to properties and homes. Many of these routes are newly resurfaced. Businesses will also remain open and emergency services will always be allowed through.

Find out more about upcoming roadworks; you can sign up for email alerts for roadworks and disruption or view guidance about our Planned Highways Works.