Road Closure – Knaresborough Road/St John’s Junction – 21 Sept to 5 Oct.
Drainage works at the junction of Knaresborough Road and St Johns Road will maintain and improve road drainage systems, including repairs and potential installation of new drainage infrastructure, helping to improve road safety and reduce water-related damage. Click for details....
Published: 15 September 2026
Essential Drainage Works on Knaresborough Road
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North Yorkshire Council will be carrying out essential drainage improvement works at the junction of Knaresborough Road and St Johns Road, Bishop Monkton.
Key Information
- Location: Junction of Knaresborough Road and St Johns Road
- Dates: 21 September to 5 October
- Traffic Management: Road closure in place on Knaresborough Road
- Purpose: To improve and maintain the highway drainage network
What Work Is Being Carried Out?
- Replacement of an existing 100mm drainage pipe with a new 150mm uPVC pipe
- Connection to the existing 225mm Yorkshire Water foul sewer
- Associated drainage maintenance and improvement works
Why Is This Work Needed?
The drainage system plays a vital role in:
- Removing surface water from the road
- Improving safety for road users
- Reducing the risk of flooding and standing water
- Protecting the road surface from long-term water damage
Further Information
If you have any questions about these highway works, please contact North Yorkshire Council on 0300 131 2131.
We thank residents and road users for their patience while these improvements are carried out.
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