York residents and visitors are being advised to take extra care given the overnight weather, and to avoid riverside paths. The snow and ice will mean journeys take longer. The combination of recent floodwaters still receding and a layer of silt and mud left behind has made riverside paths especially dangerous, preventing the usual cleaning and gritting operations.
With sub-zero temperatures forecast to continue for the coming days, surfaces will freeze and thaw creating extremely slippery conditions. Please consider whether your journey is absolutely necessary and take additional care when travelling, allowing extra time for any journeys you do need to make. The council’s recovery teams are working hard to respond to the weather and flooding, prioritising the gritting of main routes, and clearing city centre footpaths.
The council is currently unable to clear Marygate until the Environment Agency remove their sandbags, which they advise us will be on Monday. St George’s Field Coach and Car Park also remain closed until silt can be moved. Updates on progress and advice for affected residents can be found on the website: https://www.york.gov.uk/floods.
James Gilchrist, Director of Environment, Transport and Planning said:
“We would like to thank our teams who are working hard to get the city moving again following the recent flooding and bad weather.”
Residents are encouraged to follow updates on the council’s social media channels for real-time advice and to report any dangerous incidents they encounter. York remains open for business, people are also urged to stay informed, plan their journeys carefully, and avoid riverside areas until further notice.
