North Yorkshire roads and paths to close for repairs and forestry

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Several North Yorkshire roads, footpaths and bridleways are to close temporarily for repair works, new connections and forestry operations.

Several North Yorkshire roads, footpaths and bridgeways are to close or be restricted for repair works, new connections, forestry operations and safety measures. Closures begin on November 9, 2026.

Highfield Road in Malton will close to all vehicles for two weeks, with the closure necessary for repair and replacement of pedestrian guardrails. High Lane in Beadlam will also close temporarily, from November 9 to 18, to allow for new connection works. Traffic signs will indicate closure periods, and local alternative routes will be provided.

In Hovingham and Fryton, certain public footpaths and bridleways will close to pedestrians, cyclists and horse traffic for six months, from November 9, 2026 to May 8, 2027, to ensure public health and safety during forestry operations. Residents can contact Duncan Leckie, Forest Manager at Castle Howard, for more information on alternative routes.

Mill Lane in Birdsall will have a temporary 20mph speed restriction from November 9, 2026 until May 8, 2028, due to an uneven road surface. The restriction will be enforced with notices and signs. An experimental School Streets order has also been made for Norton Community Primary School in Malton.

How it is being reported

• Several North Yorkshire roads and footpaths to close as restrictions announcedSeveral roads, footpaths, and bridleways across North Yorkshire are set to be closed or restricted.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 22 Oct, 05:00
• Several North Yorkshire roads and footpaths to close as restrictions announcedSeveral roads, footpaths, and bridleways across North Yorkshire are set to be closed or restricted.York Press · 22 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Malton · Beadlam · Hovingham · Fryton · Birdsall · Castle Howard · Duncan Leckie · Norton Community Primary School

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