Update regarding a riverbank slippage affecting the Public Right of Way adjacent to Link Road Bridge, New Earswick.
Following a recent City of York Council review of the site, including discussions with engineering and asset management teams, they have identified that the condition of the riverbank along footpath 29/10/10 has deteriorated further since the original engineering assessment carried out by WSP. As a result, the Council has taken the decision to temporarily close the affected section of the footpath, whilst further investigations are undertaken, and a permanent engineering solution is developed.
Highway Operations have been instructed to install additional temporary barriers to secure the affected area, and we are progressing the necessary Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) to formalise the closure.
At the same time, WSP have been asked to undertake further engineering assessments of the site, to better understand the extent of the deterioration and to develop a long-term remediation solution. This will include consideration of the riverbank stability, drainage infrastructure and statutory approvals required before permanent works can commence.
City of York Council appreciate the temporary closure will be disappointing and frustrating for local users, but public safety must remain an overriding priority whilst they establish the most appropriate long-term solution.
We will continue to keep you updated as the programme progresses and once, we have a clearer understanding of the proposed engineering solution and anticipated timescales.
Published: 10/07/2026 Published by: Admin
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