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Upcoming and existing traffic management

To ensure the safe and timely completion of our preparatory works, we will need to put some traffic management measures in place around the areas we are working in. You can also view upcoming and existing traffic management on our interactive map.

Upcoming road closure: Overton Road, Overton

We need to close a section of Overton Road for a period of three weeks, between Monday 12 October 2026 and Friday 30 October 2026. The road closure will be in place from 8am-4pm between the dates shown above.

We have been constructing new pylons and substations in the area, as well as installing new overhead lines for the last couple of years. To reach our sites safely, we constructed temporary access points and tracks.

Some of the construction work on our sites is now complete so we are able to remove some of the temporary access points and tracks that were put in place at the start of the project.

The land where these access points have been will be returned to a condition that has been agreed with the landowner, as agreed as part of our approved Development Consent Order (DCO).

Diversion route and access

A diversion route will be in place via Stripe Lane for the duration of the work. Please click here to a view a map of the diversion route.

We understand that some vehicles will need to access Overton Road and cannot use Stripe Lane due to existing size and weight restrictions. During the daytime, the road closure will be managed by the project team at either end. If safe to do so, the team will allow vehicles through that otherwise cannot access Overton Road via Stripe Lane. Please note, there may be a wait time for access for safety reasons.

If you know ahead of time that you will need access to Overton Road and cannot use Stripe Lane due to the size of the vehicle, please get in touch with the Community Relations Team.

We understand that this closure may cause some disruption for local residents and road users, and we are committed to doing everything we can to minimise any impact. Our teams will be on site throughout to manage the works safely and efficiently.
 

Overnight road closures: Junction 42 (Selby Fork Interchange) A1(M) and A63

Earlier this year, we carried out essential work to overhead lines near Junction 42 of the A1(M) (also known as the Selby fork Interchange), and the A63.

We now need to carry out the next stage of this work. To keep our workforce, road users and local communities safe, we need to close parts of Junction 42 of the A1(M) (Selby Fork Interchange) and A63.

The closures are expected to take place overnight, between 7pm and 6am, on 
•    Friday 9th October 2026
•    Saturday 24 October 2026 and
•    Saturday 31 October 2026.

The closures will include:
•    A full closure of Junction 42 for southbound traffic on the A1(M). Drivers will not be able to leave or join the A1(M) southbound at Junction 42
•    A partial closure for northbound traffic approaching Junction 42 from the A1. Vehicles will only be able to turn left onto the A63
•    A closure of the A63 between Junction 42 A1(M) and the A162 roundabout at Monk Fryston. Strictly access only. Vehicles needing access will need to travel from the Monk Fryston roundabout side of the closure.

Please be aware that the dates and times of these closures are subject to change.

A postcard will be delivered to local residents and businesses in the area which includes further detail of the road closures. 

You can view a map of the road closure and diversion routes in place here.