The full list of Yorkshire road closures during the Tour de Yorkshire

As residents and cyclists gear up for the Tour de Yorkshire 2018, we bring you a comprehensive list of road closures and restrictions throughout Yorkshire during the weekend.

The spectacle kicks off for stage one in Beverley on Thursday, May 3 and takes in Ilkley, Doncaster, Barnsley Rotherham, Halifax and Scarborough among other towns before the grand finale in Leeds on Sunday, May 6.

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All roads along the routes will have a rolling road block of around 30 minutes as the cyclists pass through.

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All race timings can be found by visiting: https://letour.yorkshire.com/information/timings

DONCASTERSTAGE ONE - THURSDAY 3 MAY WOMEN'S RACE (Starts Beverley 8.40am, all timings approximate)Sykehouse 11.14 Fosterhouses 11.20Fishlake 11.23Stainforth 11.27Dunscroft 11.30Hatfield 11.32Hatfield Woodhouse 11.36Blaxton 11.50Auckley 11.54Bessacarr 12.01Bennetthorpe (finish) 12.08

STAGE ONE - THURSDAY 3 MAY MEN'S RACE (Starts Beverley 13.50pm, all timings approximate)Sykehouse 17.18Fosterhouses 17.24Fishlake 17.26Stainforth 17.30Dunscroft 17.33Hatfield 17.35Hatfield Woodhouse 17.38Blaxton 17.51Auckley 17.55Bessacarr 18.01Bennetthorpe 18.08 (finish)

STAGE TWO - FRIDAY 4 MAY WOMEN'S RACE (Starts Barnsley 9.05am, all timings approximate)Conisbrough 9.45amDenaby Main 9.50amMexborough 9.53amAdwick on Dearne 9.58amHarlington 10.01Barnburgh 10.02Hooton Pagnell 10.11Iklley (finish) 12.21

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STAGE TWO - FRIDAY 4 MAY MEN'S RACE (Starts Barnsley 14.20pm, all timings approximate)Conisbrough 15.33pmDenaby Main 15.37Mexborough 15.40Adwick on Dearne 15.44Harlington 15.47Barnburgh 15.47Hooton Pagnell 15.55Iklley (finish) 17.48As the races go through Doncaster, there will be a ‘rolling road closure’ along the route.

These are due to start and finish around 30-45 minutes before and after the race passes through.

Certain parts of the route such as Bennetthorpe and South Parade will be closed the entire day.

Roads will be closed from 6pm Wednesday 2 May until 9pm Thursday 3 May.

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The following locations ALL have 'No Stopping' restrictions that must be adhered to by law:Pinfold Lane, Fishlake (from Sour Lane to Dirty Lane) 3 May - 07:00 - 19.00 High Street, Hatfield (from Station Road to Old Thorne Road) 3 May - 07:00 - 19:00 Bawtry Road, Bessacarr (from 30 metres S/W junction with Plumpton Park Road to Bawtry Road) 3 May 07:00 - 19:00 Bawtry Road, Doncaster (from Bawtry Road to Racecourse Roundabout) 3 May 07:00 - 19:00 Bennetthorpe, Bennetthorpe (from junction with A18 Carr House Road, continuing into South Parade 2 May 18:00 to 20.00 3 May South Parade, Doncaster (continuing from South Parade Junction with Thorne Road) 2 May 18:00 to 20.00 3 May Adwick Road, Mexborough (from A6023 Doncaster Road to Arnold Crescent) 4 May - 07:00-19:00 Hooton Pagnell (Junction with North Field Road 155 metres west of its junction with Butt Lane) 4 May - 07:00-19:00 What about parking? There are the usual range of parking options available in Doncaster town centre.ROTHERHAMThese are the main roads affected:Barrowfield Lane Main StreetCortworth Lane and Hoober Lane at Wentworth,Wentworth RoadVictoria Street and Hooton Road in SwintonKilnhurst Road to the A630 Doncaster Road to Hooton Roberts before the race enters Doncaster.

Road closures and affected roadsThere will be temporary rolling road closures in the morning, when the women’s race passes through, and mid-afternoon, when the men’s race takes place. These are likely to be of no more than 20-30 minutes and roads will re-open as soon as the riders have passed through.

Women’s Race – Timings and Road ClosuresCyclists will leave the starting line in Barnsley at 9am. Timings for the local area are expected to be as follows (all timings are approximate):Wentworth9.24am - 9.26amHoober9.29am - 9.32amSwinton9.36am - 9.40amKilnhurst9.38am - 9.41amHooton Roberts9.41am - 9.46amThe route, which comes into the borough at Wentworth, will be closed from 9am ahead of the race passing through. All roads in the borough are expected to be open again by 10.15am.Men’s Race – Timings and Road ClosuresThe men’s race leaves Barnsley Town Centre at 2.30pm. The route will be closed from 2.45pm, with all roads in the borough expected to be reopened by 4pm.Wentworth3.15 pm - 3.19 pmHoober3.19 pm - 3.24 pmSwinton3.25 pm - 3.30 pmKilnhurst3.26 pm - 3.32 pmHooton Roberts3.30 pm - 3.36 pmHALIFAXMost will be rolling road closures lasting no more than 30 minutes; these will be managed by 30 moto police. There is a clearway along the route and parked vehicles must be off the race route in good time.In Halifax, the centre of the town will be fully closed to unauthorised vehicular traffic from 6am until 3pm on Sunday, May 6. This is to accommodate the team buses and support vehicles for the race that will be parked along Horton Street, Market Street and Russell Street. The area is fully accessible for pedestrians that will have the opportunity to see the cyclists arriving on the team busesLEEDS(All roads are whole roads unless otherwise stated)Friday, May 4These roads will only be closed for as long as required to allow each race to pass. The closure will be put in place by the police who are escorting the race. The race caravan will travel on open roads and the police will hold traffic at stopping points along the route as determined by the event organisers. Closures for the caravan will be approximately 10 minutes duration.All of the below roads will have a rolling road block between 10.15am and 6.30pm and will be closed for as long as required:A656 Barnsdale Road, Leeds/Wakefield Boundary to Longdike LaneB6137 Longdike LaneB6137 High StreetB6137 Leeds RoadA63 Selby Road, Leeds Road to Lidgett LaneB6137 Lidgett LaneB6137 Main StreetTown End, Aberford Road to Barwick RoadBarwick RoadLong LaneLeeds RoadMain StreetStation RoadScholes LaneA64 York Road, Scholes Lane to Thorner LaneThorner LaneLower SandhillsMain StreetChurch ViewMilner LaneHolme Farm Lane, Milner Lane to Mill LaneMill Lane, Holme Farm Road to Rigton GreenRigton Green, Mill Lane to Rigton BankRigton BankKeswick LaneWike Lane, Keswick Lane to Main StreetMain StreetLumby LaneA659 Harewood AvenueA659 The AvenueA61 Harrogate Road, The Avenue to the North Yorks boundary at Harewood Bridge

Note: The race route passes into North Yorkshire along Harrogate Road, Weeton Lane, Main Street, Wescoe Hill Lane, Castley Lane and A658 Harrogate Road returning into the Leeds City Council area over Pool Bridge. This section of the route is included in the Traffic Regulation Order promoted for the event by North Yorkshire County Council.A658 Main Street, PoolA658 Pool Bank New Road, Main Street to Old Pool BankOld Pool Bank FIXED CLOSUREA660 Leeds Road, Old Pool Bank to Leeds RoadLeeds Road, A660 Leeds Road to Gay LaneGay LaneBondgateKirkgateManor SquareClapgateBridge StreetBillam’s HillWeston LaneAdditional closures to effect race and crowd safetyThese roads will be closed to traffic, except for essential access, for the period stated below.Old Pool Bank, Pool Pool Bank New Road to Leeds Road 6am to 6.30pmWoodacre Lane, Bardsey 9.30am to 3pm

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People are prohibited from stopping or towing between midnight and 6.30pm on the following roads:A656 Barnsdale Road, Leeds/Wakefield Boundary to Longdike LaneB6137 Longdike LaneB6137 High StreetB6137 Leeds RoadA63 Selby Road, Leeds Road to Lidgett LaneB6137 Lidgett LaneB6137 Main StreetTown End, Aberford Road to Barwick RoadBarwick RoadLong LaneLeeds RoadMain StreetStation RoadScholes LaneA64 York Road, Scholes Lane to Thorner LaneThorner LaneLower SandhillsMain StreetChurch ViewMilner LaneHolme Farm Lane, Milner Lane to Mill LaneMill Lane, Holme Farm Road to Rigton GreenRigton Green, Mill Lane to Rigton BankRigton BankKeswick LaneWike Lane, Keswick Lane to Main StreetMain StreetLumby LaneA659 Harewood AvenueA659 The AvenueA61 Harrogate Road, The Avenue to the North Yorkshire boundary at Harewood BridgeA658 Main Street, PoolA658 Pool Bank New Road, Main Street to Old Pool BankOld Pool Bank, Pool Bank New Road to Leeds RoadA660 Leeds Road, Old Pool Bank to Leeds RoadLeeds Road, A660 Leeds Road to Gay LaneGay LaneBondgateKirkgateManor SquareClapgateBridge StreetBillam’s HillWeston LanSunday, May 6All of the below roads will have a rolling road block between 3.30pm and 6.30pm and will be closed for as long as required:

These roads will only be closed for as long as required to allow the race to pass. The closure will be put in place by the police who are escorting the race. The race caravan will travel on open roads and the police will hold traffic at stopping points along the route as determined by the event organisers. Closures for the caravan will be approximately 10 minutes duration.Newall Carr Road, Leeds / North Yorks Boundary to Billams HillBillams HillBridge StreetClapgateManor SquareKirkgateBondgateGay LaneEast Chevin Road FIXED CLOSUREBramhope Old LaneOld LaneA658 Pool Bank New RoadA659 Arthington Lane, Pool Bank New Road to Black Hill RoadBlack Hill Road FIXED CLOSUREArthington Road FIXED CLOSUREArthington Road, Black Hill Lane to Eccup LaneEccup Lane, Arthington Road to Church LaneChurch LaneA660 Otley Road, Church Lane to New Adel LaneNew Adel LaneOtley Old Road, New Adel Lane to Spen LaneSpen LaneA6120 Ring Road West, Park Spen Lane to Spen LaneSpen LaneAbbey WalkA65 Abbey Road, Abbey Walk to Bridge RoadB6157 Bridge RoadWyther LaneArmley Ridge Road, Wyther Lane to Cockshott LaneCockshott LaneA647 Stanningley Road, Cockshott Lane to Ledgard WayLedgard WayCanal Road, Ledguard Way to Viaduct RoadViaduct RoadBurley PlaceWillow RoadBurley Road, Willow Road to Burley StreetBurley StreetPark Lane FIXED CLOSUREWestgate FIXED CLOSUREThe Headrow FIXED CLOSUREAdditional road closures to effect race and crowd safety:These roads will be closed to traffic, except for essential access to properties, between 6am and 6.30pm.East Chevin RoadBlack Hill RoadArthington Road, Black Hill Road to Black Hill LaneThese roads will be closed to traffic, except for essential access to properties, between midnight and 10pm:Park Lane, Burley Street to WestgateWestgateThe Headrow, Westgate to Albion StreetGreat George Street, Portland Street to Dudley WayCalverley Street, South Parade to Portland StreetPortland CrescentPortland GateCookridge StreetOxford PlaceAlexander StreetPark Row, The Headrow to South ParadeRossington StreetPercival StreetVernon StreetSt. Anne’s Street, The Light car park to Cookridge StreetThe following roads will be effected between 5am and 10.30pm:St Mark’s Road, Raglan Road to Servia HillCathcart Street / Raglan Road at the junction with St Mark’s RoadPeople are prohibited from stopping or towing between midnight and 6.30pm on the following roads:Newall Carr Road Leeds / North Yorks Boundary to Billams HillBillams HillBridge StreetClapgateManor SquareKirkgateBondgateGay LaneEast Chevin RoadBramhope Old LaneOld LaneA658 Pool Bank New RoadA659 Arthington Lane, Pool Bank New Road to Black Hill RoadBlack Hill RoadArthington Road, Black Hill Road to Eccup LaneEccup Lane, Arthington Road to Church LaneChurch LaneA660 Otley Road, Church Lane to New Adel LaneNew Adel LaneOtley Old Road, New Adel Lane to Spen LaneSpen LaneA6120 Ring Road West, Park Spen Lane to Spen LaneSpen LaneAbbey WalkA65 Abbey Road, Abbey Walk to Bridge RoadB6157 Bridge RoadWyther LaneArmley Ridge Road, Wyther Lane to Cockshott LaneCockshott LaneA647 Stanningley Road, Cockshott Lane to Ledgard WayLedgard WayCanal Road, Ledguard Way to Viaduct RoadViaduct RoadBurley PlaceWillow RoadBurley Road, Willow Road to Burley StreetBurley StreetThe following roads have a prohibition on stopping and towing zone on both Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6:Park Lane, Burley Street to WestgateWestgateThe Headrow, Westgate to Albion StreetGreat George Street, Portland Street to Dudley WayCalverley Street, South Parade to Portland StreetPortland CrescentPortland GateCookridge StreetOxford PlaceAlexander StreetPark Row, The Headrow to South ParadeRossington StreetPercival StreetVernon StreetSt. Anne’s Street, The Light car park to Cookridge StreetBetween midnight on Saturday, May 5 and 10.30pm on Sunday, May 6:St Mark’s Street, Raglan Road to Servia StreetParking for blue badge holders only - suspension of existing parking places on Sunday, May 6:Calverley Street Pay and Display and Loading bays between Portland Way & Willow Terrace RoadPark Square WestPark Square NorthPark Square EastTemporary one-way traffic flow to assist the safe management of access to/from car parks on Sunday, May 6 between 5am and 10.30pm:Rampart Road from Woodhouse Street to Woodhouse LaneTemporary banned right turn to assist the safe management of access to/from car parks between 5am and 10.30pm:Rampart Road, Woodhouse Lane (northbound)Woodhouse Lane (northbound), Rampart RoadA temporary speed limit of 20MPH will be in place on the following roads between midnight and 6.30pm on Sunday, May 6:A659 Otley Road, Weardley Lane to A61 Harrogate RoadA61 Harrogate Road from a point 1000m west of the junction with A659 Otley Road to the North Yorks boundary at Harewood BridgeEAST COASTSaturday May 5FileyFor those wanting to watch the race in Filey, parking will be restricted on the sea front but there will be ample long stay parking available at Filey Country Park and West Avenue. The race is due in Filey between 4.48pm and 5.09pm.

Cote de Silpho

Parking in the area of the climb will be limited and spectators travelling by car may have to walk some distance to the climb. Those driving are asked to park responsibly and get there early – the race is due at the climb from about 4.16pm to 4.34pm.

The climb will be closed to vehicles from 1.00pm to 5.00pm.

Scarborough

The race is scheduled to reach Scarborough for the first time at 4.29pm before heading out to Filey, then back to Scarborough for the grand finale in North Bay at 5.26pm. As the race passes through Scarborough twice, some roads will be closed for longer. Traffic congestion is expected in the town centre, particularly the A165 between Valley Bridge and Queen Margaret’s Road.

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Residents and visitors are asked to avoid driving in the area between Valley Bridge and Queen Margaret’s Road between 3pm and 6pm if possible and to allow additional time for their journey. A summary of the road closures in Scarborough and the surrounding area is below:Closed 1pm to 5.30pm – Cote de Silpho and SilphoClosed 4pm to 5.15pm – A165 Peasholm Roundabout to Valley BridgeClosed 4pm to 6pm – Scarborough A165 Valley Bridge to Queen Margaret’s RoadClosed 4.40pm to 6pm – Stoney Haggs Lane to Queen Margaret’s RoadClosed 3pm to 6pm – Foreshore RoadClosed 1pm to 6pm – SandsideClosed 6am to 11.59pm – North Bay (Marine Drive/Royal Albert Drive)BARNSLEYRoad closures from 10pm Thursday, May 3 – 10pm Friday, May 4 Church StreetSt Mary’s GateSadler Gate3am – 10pm Friday, May 4Hanson StreetRoyal StreetFalcon StreetEastgateRegent StreetCounty WayRegent Street South6am – 10pm Friday, May 4Market HillKendray StreetEldon StreetCheapsideMay Day GreenPeel SquareMarket StreetQueen StreetAlbert StreetShambles Street (exiting town)Midland Street (open to taxis only)Women’s race, Friday, May 4 – (additional to Phase 3 between 8.30am and 9.45am)Harborough HillWestwayShambles StreetWellington StreetIsland CornerNew StreetChurch LaneSt Mary’s PlacePall MallOld Mill laneEldon Street NorthWesley StreetSheffield Road/A61Friday, May 4 – (additional to Phase 3 between 1.30pm and 3.30pm)Shambles StreetChurch LaneSt Mary’s PlaceOld Mill laneRoad closure King of the Mountain – Côte de Blacker Hill

A full road closure will be implemented in this area from 6am – 7pm on Friday 4 May to ensure the safety of spectators on site throughout the day. Women’s race, Friday 4 May – rolling Thurgoland Bank - A full road closure will be implemented in this area from 1:30pm – 3:30pm on Friday 4 May to ensure the safety of spectators.

Men’s race, Friday 4 May – rolling road closure

The race is expected to arrive in the area at approximately 2.30pm with the rolling road closure to be implemented between 20 and 45 minutes in advance of race arrival. All on street parking will be prohibited between 2pm – 3.30pm. All vehicles must be moved to an alternative location during this period.

Women’s race, Friday 4 May – rolling road closure

A full road closure will be in place on Old Mill Lane and Church Street from 8.30am to 9.45am which means there will be no access into Barnsley town centre from Huddersfield Road between this time. The race will be leaving Barnsley town centre at 9am with the rolling road closure to be implemented between 20 and 45 minutes in advance of race arrival. Please plan your day around these requirements. All on street parking will be prohibited between 8.15am – 9.30am. All vehicles must be moved to an alternative location during this period.

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Men’s race, Friday 4 May – rolling road closureA rolling road closure will be implemented on Huddersfield Road from 1.40pm to 2.40pm. The race will leave the town hall at 2:20pm and is expected to arrive in the area at approximately 2.25pm with the rolling road closure to be implemented between 20 and 45 minutes in advance of race arrival.NORTH YORKSHIREFriday, May 4Rolling road closures will be in place while the race passes the following locations:Men's raceWeeton 4.15pm to 5.30pmWeston 5pm to 6.15pmAskwith 5pm to 6.15pmWomen's raceWeeton 11.10am to 12.25pmWeston 11.35am to 12.50pmAskwith 11.35am to 12.50pmSaturday, May 5Richmond Market place closed 6am to 23.59pmCatterick 12.50pm to 1.50pmBellerby 12.50pm to 1.50pmLeyburn 1pm to 2pmConstable Burton 1.20pm to 2.20pmPatrick Brompton 1.20pm to 2.20pmCrakehall 1.20pm to 2.20pmBedale 1.30pm to 2.30pmLeeming Bar 1.30pm to 2.30pmMorton-on-Swale 1.40pm to 2.40pmAinderby Steeple 1.40pm to 2.40pmNorthallerton 1.45pm to 2.45pmThornton-le-Street 2pm to 3pmThirsk 2pm to 3pmSutton-under-Whitestonecliffe 2.15pm to 3.15pmCôte de Sutton Bank 10.30am to 4.30pmHelmsley 2.40pm to 3.40pmKirkbymoorside 2.45pm to 4pmPickering 3pm to 4.15pmThornton-le-Dale 3pm to 4.15pmAllerston 3.15pm to 4.30pmEbberston 3.15pm to 4.30pmSnainton 3.15pm to 4.30pmWest Ayton 3.30pm to 4.45pmHackness 3.45pm to 5pmCôte de Silpho 1pm to 5.30pmSilpho 1pm to 5.30pmScalby 4pm to 5.15pmScarborough 4pm to 5.15pmFiley 4.15pm to 5.35pmMuston 4.30pm to 5.45pmCayton 4.40pm to 6pmSeame 4.40pm to 6pmScarborough - Foreshore Road closed 3pm to 6pm and Sandside closed 1pm to 6pmSunday, May 6Sutton-in-Craven 12.40pm to 1.40pmSkipton 12.50pm to 1.50pmEmbsay 12.50pm to 1.50pmCôte de Bardon Moor 1pm to 2pmBurnsall 1.15pm to 2.20pmThreshfield 1.15pm to 2.20pmKettlewell 1.30pm to 2.35pmCôte de Park Rash 10.30am to 4.30pmHorsehouse 10.30am to 4.30pmCarlton 2pm to 3.20pmMiddleham 2pm to 3.20pmEast Witton 2.15pm to 3.20pmMasham 2.30pm to 3.45pmKirkby Malzeard 2.30pm to 3.45pmPateley Bridge 3pm to 4.15pmCôte de Greenhow Hill 8am to 5pmGreenhow Village 8am to 5pmThruscross 3.20pm to 4.40pmBlubberhouses 3.20pm to 4.40pm