A64 in North Yorkshire to close for four nights of maintenance
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 16:02 · Archive
The A64 near York will close on both carriageways for four consecutive nights from 13 to 17 October 2026 for cleaning and maintenance.
The A64 in North Yorkshire will close for four consecutive nights beginning 13 October 2026 for essential cleaning and maintenance works. Both the eastbound and westbound carriageways will be affected at different points across the scheduled dates.
On the first night, from 8pm on 13 October until 6am on 14 October, both carriageways will close between Hopgrove and Towthorpe. The following night (14-15 October) sees the eastbound carriageway close from Towthorpe to Scotchman Lane, whilst the westbound will also be affected. On 15-16 October, the eastbound will close from Hopgrove to Whitwell, with the westbound closing from Whitwell to Hopgrove. The final closure (16-17 October) will affect the eastbound from Barton Hill to Welburn and the westbound from Welburn to Barton Hill.
Drivers are advised to prepare for delays and to consider alternative routes during the maintenance works.
How it is being reported
- Driver left fearing for safety after incident along major road in North YorkshireNorth Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following a road incident that left a driver fearing they would be forced off the road.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 12 Oct, 16:30
- Driver left fearing for safety after incident along major road in North YorkshireNorth Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following a road incident that left a driver fearing they would be forced off the road.The Press (York) · 12 Oct, 16:30
- Drivers warned of multiple upcoming closures on main road in North YorkshireYorkshire drivers should be aware of significant road closures on the A64 as maintenance works are scheduled to begin soon.The Press (York) · 12 Oct, 15:40
- Drivers warned of multiple upcoming closures on main road in North YorkshireYorkshire drivers should be aware of significant road closures on the A64 as maintenance works are scheduled to begin soon.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 12 Oct, 15:40
In this story: A64 · York · Hopgrove · Towthorpe · Scotchman Lane · Whitwell · Barton Hill · Welburn
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