DRIVERS are being reminded about the closure of a busy road through a York suburb.

City of York Council says that Burton Stone Lane in Clifton will be closed between between Clifton (the A19) and 65 metres north-east of the junction 8am today (January 9) to 3pm on Friday, January 20.

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The closure is so that gas works can be carried out.

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The council say an alternative route for diverted vehicles will be signed during the works period when gas mains replacement works are being carried out.

It follows a previous recent closure on the same road between Clifton (the A19) and Burton Croft.