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Roads - closures and diversions

North Yorkshire County Council can authorise road closures and diversions permanently, through a 'stopping up order' or temporarily, for example to allow road works or to ensure an event can take place safely. The Police can also close roads for public safety reasons.

There are many reasons why a temporary traffic restriction or road closure may be needed. Any works on the public highway involving either a road closure or traffic to be restricted will require a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). A TRO is a legal document which allows roads to be closed or traffic restricted to enable works on the public highway to be safely carried out.

Why a closure may be needed

Type of TRO needed

Temporary road closures and restrictions

To allow road maintenance and repairs by ourselves and statutory undertakers e.g. utility companies to carry out essential works on their equipment

Up to 18 month temporary closure or restriction

5 day closure

When there is an immediate danger to the public, such as land slippage, gas leak, flooding and dangerous buildings and the road needs to be closed with little or no notice.

Emergency closure or restriction

Temporary road closures for events and street parties

To allow groups and organisations who want to hold an event e.g. a sporting or social event on the highway

Special event closure or restrictions (for new, recurring and charitable events)

Current road and bridge closures

Access the road and bridge closures page to view a comprehensive list of current confirmed road and bridge closures across North Yorkshire.

Planned roadworks

You can view information about planned roadworks and closures in North Yorkshire using our interactive map. Access it using the button below. 

Launch interactive roadworks map

If you use twitter, you can also get updates at www.twitter.com/nycchighways or @nycchighways for more information.

Road closures and diversions - frequently asked questions


North Yorkshire County Council, County Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AD | Tel: 0845 8 72 73 74 | Fax: 01609 532009
This page was last updated on 12 December 2012