 Stonemasons working on repointing the stonework.
The works to repair the road bridge at Stamford Bridge is on schedule and this week the scaffolding work is close to completion.
The scaffolding structure includes a rail system which is required to allow the stone masons working on the repairs to move new stones and fit them to the bridge parapets with greater accuracy and maneuverability.
Stonemasons are also working on the pointing of the parapets internally and externally.
This is being done with use of a mobile working platform.
 Repointing work will continue on the parapet.
Looking ahead, work will begin from Monday, 10 June to remove the damaged stones on the parapet.
The new stone is arriving on site from a quarry in Whitby and will be made ready for installation on the bridge.
Pointing work will also continue on the parapets.
 Extra variable messaging signs (VMS) have been installed on both the York and Driffield sides of the A166.
In response to public feedback, extra signs have been added on the A166 towards Stamford Bridge from York and also towards the town from Driffield.
This includes four more electronic variable message signs (VMS).
On the approach from Driffield a VMS has been installed at Wetwang and another between Fridaythorpe and Garrowby Hill.
Heading towards Stamford Bridge from York, two additional VMS have been installed at the junction at Holtby and on the approach to Gate Helmsley.
There are now three VMS installed on both the main approach roads to Stamford Bridge warning of the bridge closure and the diversion as well as other closure and diversion signs.
Please click on the link below to report an issue with road safety or signs.
Thank you to the members of the public highlighting traffic issues relating to unsuitable vehicles attempting to cross the restricted bridge at Buttercrambe
Traffic management staff on site at Buttercrambe are making every effort to direct HGVs and caravans away from trying to cross the bridge and use the official diversion route instead.
Extra signs have now been installed along the A166 to deter unsuitable vehicles from using this route.
We would like to remind drivers that the route through Buttercrambe is not part of the official diversion route, you can download a copy of the diversion map on the button below.
 More signs are due to be installed at High Catton to deter HGVs from turning into Mitchell Lane.
Signs highlighting that businesses are open as usual have been placed on Long Lane and more are scheduled to be added on routes surrounding Low Catton.
Additional signs will be installed on Long Lane to inform motorists of queuing traffic at the temporary lights at the junction with the A1079.
Feedback on potholes has been passed on to the highways department, but residents can also report any potholes on the button below.
We have received a number of reports of drivers speeding and driving dangerously on local routes since the closure of the bridge.
If you witness a driving offence, these should be reported to either Humberside Police or North Yorkshire Police on the links below, depending upon where they took place.
We have a dedicated Facebook group set up for the repairs project to provide regular updates, you can join the group by clicking the button below.
For the duration of the project, a temporary signed diversion is in place for traffic travelling along the A166 Driffield to York route.
An official signed diversion is also in place for all traffic via the A1079, which larger vehicles are advised to follow.
Alternative local routes are available for smaller vehicles.
We advise anyone travelling to allow additional time to make journeys and would like to remind people to observe speed limits along diversion routes.
We would like to thank residents and drivers for bearing with us while we carry out this project.
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