With the appointment of John Sisk & Son as main contractor for the first phase of the £7.8 million York Station Gateway project, businesses are invited to a drop-in event as work starts.
Contractors are setting up in York Station car park this week, and before main work starts on Monday 16 October, businesses are invited to a drop-in to find out more about the project on Thursday 12 October between 4pm and 6pm at York RI gym, Queen Street.
The project includes removal of Queen Street bridge, realignment of Queen Street, creation of the new Station Square, improvements to the cycle and pedestrian routes and an enhanced interchange for buses.
The scheme is being delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and Network Rail.
Kevin Wilcock, Project Manager for John Sisk & Son, said: “The York Station Gateway project is vital for the benefits it will bring long-term to transport around the station, and the spaces that will be created for the community. This will help to improve the area in the vicinity of the iconic York Railway Station and the city walls.
“We are working with local residents to minimise disruption to locals, businesses, and the travelling public. Our team look forward to discussing more about the project with the local community during our first drop-in session.”
Steve Wilson, Deputy Head of Stations at LNER, said: “It’s great to see the York Station Gateway project gaining momentum and we’re delighted to be working in partnership with colleagues at City of York Council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Network Rail to deliver this key scheme to make York Station even more welcoming.
“This project will significantly improve access to the station for everyone and create a much-improved gateway for visitors to the beautiful and historic city.”
Councillor Pete Kilbane, Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Transport and the Economy said: “This is another step forward for the project which will create a fitting gateway to our historic railway station.
“The project will deliver significant transport improvements as well as welcoming public spaces that will bring major economic and social benefits, alongside the development of York Central.
“We are working closely with our partners to keep people informed and also to minimise disruption. I hope people can attend the first drop-in session with the contractor and project team to find out more.”
