Level crossing work to affect rail and road users

Rail and road users are being advised to plan ahead due to work on an "ageing" level crossing in East Yorkshire.

Network Rail said engineers would be carrying out vital upgrades to Driffield's Skerne Road level crossing between 28 January and 3 February.

During the work, buses are due to replace trains between Beverley and Scarborough in both directions.

Road diversions will also be in place, with a shuttle bus service to transport pedestrians around the diversion.

The work will include replacing the level crossing deck, upgrading the crossing from a two-barrier to a four-barrier system, and removing a gate to improve vehicle access, as well as resurfacing the road.

Amelia Fordyce, project manager for Network Rail's eastern region, said: "These upgrades are essential for improving the reliability and long-term safety of this ageing level crossing.

"Spare parts for the crossing are no longer available, so, for example, if a barrier was to fail, we would have to close the crossing, causing significantly more disruption to the local community.

"We apologise for the disruption caused on this vital Hull to Scarborough line during the work and urge passengers to check National Rail Enquiries before they travel."

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