The work to remove parts of Queen Street Bridge in the City of York has been completed ahead of schedule, meaning the scheduled road closures for Thursday 7 and Friday 8 November will not happen.

Over the course of three nights starting on Monday 4 November, intensive work has taken place to remove the remaining parts of Queen Street Bridge, which were left in place while further work took place to protect the city walls.

It’s all part of efforts to improve the area around the station, with an improved transport interchange and more public spaces for people to enjoy.

Michael Howard, Head of Highways and Transport said:

Thank you to everyone involved in these works and to people for their patience and understanding, especially nearby residents and businesses.

“When planning these works it has been our intention to do all we can to minimise disruption. Finishing ahead of schedule is very welcome and means that the temporary road will stay open for the rest of the week and beyond.

“People may notice that the base of the wall in some areas is still there as planned, because this can be removed by the team without the need for a road closure.

“With the removal of more of the bridge people will be able enjoy views of our historic city walls not seen for nearly 150 years. As the project continues to progress people will notice more and more changes to the area as we work to make this a better space for residents and visitors to enjoy.”

This major project is being delivered in partnership by City of York Council, Network Rail, LNER and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority alongside contractor for the highways works for the project, John Sisk & Son, and is part funded by the UK government.

The ambitious project will completely transform the station frontage, providing an improved transport interchange, as well as revamping the public space around the station. The scheme will also create an improved setting for the City Walls and other heritage buildings in the area.