York Outer Ring Road

Project updates

August 2026

The project will be delivered in phases, as set out in the scheme map.

This is because of funding constraints. We already have funding to deliver phase 1a which includes roundabout improvements at the A19 roundabout and the Wigginton Road roundabout, along with dualling of the carriageway between them. Alongside efforts to deliver phase 1a, we are working with our partners to secure additional funding to deliver the later phases.

Advanced works including the installation of a noise barrier for properties at Rawcliffe will commence in late 2026/early 2027.

We are reopening engagement with affected landowners for the first phase through our agents, Ardent.

March 2026

York Outer Ring Road Cost Review and Executive Decision.

Combined Authority Meeting Agenda - 12 March 2026

July 2025

After the granting of planning approval for phase 1 of the York Outer Ring Road (YORR), a cost review has been undertaken which forms part of a full scheme review, with the aim of updating all the key areas of the project such as the latest anticipated cost, programme, risk and land acquisition against the original business case and funding.

Following completion of the cost estimate, it was evident that there is significant funding shortfall to deliver the Phase 1 dualling scheme.

As a result of this review a report was taken to Executive on the 15 July 2025 for both York Outer Ring Road and the ongoing Station Gateway Project, outlining the issues and proposing options available to the council. It was decided that the Outer Ring Road would be delivered in a phased approach focussing on unlocking wider development and investment opportunities to the city, with the first phase being the area between A19 and Wigginton Road roundabouts.

See further details of the YORR Cost Review: