Temporary traffic lights cause queues in York city centre

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

New temporary traffic lights installed in York city centre are causing delays that are expected to continue until 16 October.

Temporary four-way traffic lights were installed on the night of 12 October at the crossroads between Micklegate, Skeldergate, Bridge Street and North Street in York city centre. The works, described as utility repair and maintenance works, began at 8.40pm and are taking place between the junction and Ouse Bridge.

Traffic is queuing in both directions. Drivers face delays along Micklegate, down George Hudson Street towards York Station, and up towards the junction of Low Ousegate and Coney Street.

The temporary lights are expected to remain in place until 11.59pm on 16 October.

How it is being reported

• Queues mount in York city centre after new traffic lights installedDrivers in York are facing delays in a key city centre road after new traffic lights were put in place.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 13 Oct, 11:05
• Queues mount in York city centre after new traffic lights installedDrivers in York are facing delays in a key city centre road after new traffic lights were put in place.The Press (York) · 13 Oct, 11:05

In this story: York · Micklegate · Skeldergate · Bridge Street · North Street · Ouse Bridge

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