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Roads and pavements

Find out about potholes, road maintenance, gritting, roadworks, road closures and report a problem online.

Roadworks, road closures and diversions

View our interactive map of roadworks, scheduled road closures and diversions.

Potholes and road condition issues

Report a non-urgent pothole or damaged road surface online and view details about how we maintain our roads.

Pavements and kerbs

Report a pavement or kerb problem online and see how to apply for a dropped kerb.

Road maintenance

Find out how we assess road condition, plan and prioritise road maintenance, and the pros and cons of different types of road treatments.

Surface dressing

Find out why we lay bitumen and loose chippings on road surfaces, and advice for motorists and residents during surface dressing works.

Road records and searches

We keep an up-to-date list of the county’s streets that are maintained at public expense, as well as records of roads, paths and verges we maintain.

Highways grass cutting, hedge and tree maintenance

Find out who is responsible for maintaining grass, hedges and trees, view our grass cutting map and report an issue online.

Road drains, gully cleaning and report flooding

We keep road drains and gullies clean and maintained to prevent flooding. Find out here how to report different types of road flooding.

Highway claims

Information about making a claim for personal injury or vehicle damage caused by a road.

Cycle lanes and routes

View cycle routes across the county on our online map, report a problem or view advice about requesting a new lane.

Abnormal loads and weight limits

Advice on transporting abnormal loads on our roads and the steps you should follow to notify us.

Road obstructions and spillages

We try to keep our roads clear of dangerous obstructions and spillages whenever they occur or are reported.

Road adoption

Road adoption is when we take responsibility for a road which was previously private.

Street furniture

Street furniture refers to anything installed on a road or pavement to help keep drivers, cyclists and pedestrians safe.

Sutton Bank

Driving advice, weather cameras and alternative routes for Sutton Bank, the stretch of extreme gradient on the A170 in the North York Moors.

Public weighbridges

You can use a public weighbridge if you need to weigh your van, lorry, trailer, tractor or other vehicle.

Highway Development Service

The Highway Development Service offers Section 278 design and construction services to land promoters and developers in the North Yorkshire area.

Whitby Swing Bridge closures 2026

Find out when Whitby Swing Bridge is closed to traffic in 2026.

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The council provides services across North Yorkshire including Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Whitby, Northallerton, Thirsk, Selby, Tadcaster, Malton, Pickering, Richmond, Skipton and more.

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