Planning to Join Us for Summer Music Saturday?

Here are a few things to consider before planning your journey:

National Highways

A1 – Darrington & Wentbridge

Ongoing works (now in their third year) to repair the Wentbridge viaduct and Went Edge Road bridge.  Expected to be complete late August 2025

Barrier Upgrades between Parlington (M1 Garforth) and Grange Moor (A1M Boston Spa))

Commencing overnight from Thursday 15 May.  Lane closures on north and southbound approaches - delays expected. The scheme is expected to last until May 2026.

York Gateway Project

These works are leading to longer journey times for taxis; the shuttle bus which leaves from opposite the station is recommended.

Temporary traffic lights in operation at various times.  The scope of the works changes frequently so monitor information from City of York Council.  We have liaised closely with the project team and they have planned the most disruptive work to avoid racedays.

York Station long stay car park is now permanently closed to allow for the construction of a multi storey car park.

The scheme is expected to be complete in late 2025.

Northern Rail

There will be disruption on some racedays to Northern Trains between York and Leeds.  Buses will replace trains on the route via Garforth on the following dates.  It will however be possible to get trains from Leeds to York (and return) via Harrogate or via Castleford.  Whilst rail travel will be still possible it is likely to result in some reduced capacity and extended journey times for rail travellers.  I have discussed this with Chris, and we have agreed to provide Northern Rail with postcode data for our sales to help them predict and provide for the demand. 

The following racedays will be directly affected by this:

1. June 28th – Summer Music Saturday
2. Sept 7th – York Mix Family Sunday (Also Women’s Rugby World Cup – Japan v Spain attended by 8000 at LNER Stadium)

The following racedays will be affected to a lesser extent:

1. In October (Friday & Sat) there will be some disruption further away from York with a replacement bus service between Halifax and Leeds.  Direct trains from Leeds to York will be available.

Overnight closures (8pm-6am) will take place from June 24th affecting the A1M between junctions 45 (Grange Moor/Boston Spa) and 48 (Boroughbridge.) There will be lane closures and a 50mph speed limit at other times,  This is for resurfacing work.