Achi news desk-
But so far the fears of traffic chaos caused by the closure of the road throughout the weekend and part of the station road have not materialized.
It seems that drivers have heeded the advice given by the transport chiefs and are avoiding going to the city center.
City of York Council has urged anyone who would normally take the car to catch the bus or walk. Buses that would normally travel along Queen Street are using a diversion route.
The recent rail strike may also have reduced the number of people in the area as York railway station saw fewer trains than usual.
Under Queen Street, work is underway to prepare for the demolition of Queen Street Bridge next weekend, when the road will be closed again from Friday 8pm to Monday 6am.
Contractors are building a temporary road to be used after next weekend.
It will be developed and have two lanes, allowing traffic to flow in both directions, he said – so there shouldn’t be any major traffic problems over the summer after the Queen Street Bridge is destroyed, despite ongoing work.
The closures and demolitions are part of a major overhaul of the area called York Station Gateway.
