York businesses hit by fourth sewer closure in a year

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 06:20 · Archive

Businesses in Low Petergate say repeated sewer works are driving away customers and costing them money.

Businesses in Low Petergate, one of York's busiest streets, say ongoing sewer repair works are costing them money and driving away customers. A section of the road between Church Street and Goodramgate was closed to vehicles from 15 October and is expected to remain closed until 6 November. Businesses have reported falling footfall, delivery difficulties and excessive noise as Yorkshire Water carries out the emergency works.

This is the fourth time the area has been affected by sewer works in 2024, following repairs in January, April and September. Phillippa Pickering, general manager of Wildwood, an Italian restaurant on the street, said the latest closure was having a significant impact on trade.

Yorkshire Water said investigations had identified a defect on Low Petergate that allowed materials to enter the sewer, causing repeat blockages. The company said it had been carrying out regular maintenance to reduce the risk of internal sewer flooding in nearby properties, and that the current works complete a permanent repair. The works are taking place ahead of York Christmas Market opening on 12 November.

York businesses hit by fourth sewer closure in a year — Image: The Press (York)

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'People actually left': York businesses count cost of repeated roadworksBusinesses in Low Petergate say ongoing roadworks are costing them money, driving away customers and creating access problems.The Press (York) · 20 Oct, 05:00
'People actually left': York businesses count cost of repeated roadworksBusinesses in Low Petergate say ongoing roadworks are costing them money, driving away customers and creating access problems.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 20 Oct, 05:00

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