Construction has now begun, with new infrastructure expected to be operational in 2027 and final works and reinstatement anticipated to be complete by the end of 2028.
Which contractors are working on Yorkshire GREEN?
Morrison Energy Services (MES) has been selected to deliver the new overhead line and existing overhead line refurbishment; Murphy Power Networks (Murphy) will deliver two new substations in Overton and Monk Fryston; and Hyosung and Hyundai will supply transformers to the substations and cable sealing end compounds (a component that joins underground cables with overhead lines).
We are working very closely with our contractors to communicate the work they are undertaking.
Latest updates
Update on preparatory works
Preparatory works for Yorkshire GREEN have progressed well since they began in autumn 2024 and we would like to thank you for your patience and cooperation while we have been undertaking these works.
We are pleased to report that the National Cycle Network Route 65 diversion between Overton Road and Station Lane is now open and will remain in place throughout the construction period.
We will carry on with our preparatory works for the first few months of 2025. These will enable us to begin the main works in spring 2025.
Upcoming works in 2025
We will continue with our preparatory works for the first few months of 2025, our preparatory works will include:
- finishing our bellmouths and access tracks
- installing pylon foundations
- clearing vegetation to improve sight lines for vehicles
- widening a section of Overton Road to enable access for large vehicles
- completing the Overton Substation and Monk Fryston Substation compounds.
Our team are doing all they can to minimise any inconvenience caused by our works, however, given the nature of the activity, it is likely that there will continue to be some disruption in areas we are carrying out our works.
Upcoming and existing traffic management
To ensure the safe and timely completion of our preparatory works, we will need to put some traffic management measures in place around the areas we are working in. You can also view upcoming and existing traffic management on our interactive map.
These include:
A63, Monk Fryston – Friday 28 March until Tuesday 6 May 2025
To enable us to construct our bellmouths, we will need to close a short section of the A63 in one direction at a time, near Selby Fork Interchange, during ‘off peak’ hours from 9am to 3pm each day.
Our works to the southbound section are now complete with works now to be undertaken on the northbound section. We are expecting this closure to be in place from Friday 28 March until Tuesday 6 May 2025. Temporary traffic lights will be in place from 9am to 3pm each day to maintain two-way traffic flow. Outside of these hours, the lane closure and temporary traffic lights will be removed, if safe to do so.
The lane closure will be in place in the northbound direction, heading towards Selby Fork Interchange.A59, Hessay - Tuesday 6 May until Tuesday 20 May 2025
To enable our teams to construct and widen the bellmouth to the field we will be working in off the A59, we need to close a short section of the A59 in the eastbound direction, near Marston Lane during ‘off-peak’ hours from 9am to 3pm each day.
To ensure vehicle movement is maintained, two-way temporary traffic lights will be in place from 9am to 3pm each day. We are expecting this closure to be in place between Tuesday 6 May 2025 until Tuesday 20 May 2025. This traffic management was previously communicated to take place between Tuesday 29 April until Tuesday 13 May 2025, however due to unforeseen delays in planned works, the date for this has now been altered.
A19, Shipton - Wednesday 23 April until Wednesday 7 May 2025
We will be constructing a ‘bellmouth’ to a field we will be working within off the A19 to enable our construction vehicles to access the site.
To enable us to construct the bellmouth, we will need to close a short section of the A19 in one direction, near Overton Road, during ‘off peak’ hours (9:30am to 3pm each day) from Wednesday 23 April until Wednesday 7 May 2025.
Temporary traffic lights will be in place to enable two-way traffic flow. Outside of these hours, if safe to do so, the lane closure and temporary traffic lights will be removed.
Wighill Lane, Tadcaster – Thursday 1 May and Saturday 28 June
We need to construct an access point, known as a ‘bellmouth’ to where we will be working on Wighill Lane, north of Tadcaster. To enable us to construct the bellmouth, we will need to use stop and go boards on Wighill Lane between Thursday 1 May and Saturday 28 June.
The stop and go boards will only be in place when required, and will not operate at all times. When not required, traffic will be able to flow normally.
Stripe Lane, Overton - Thursday 8 May until Wednesday 14 May 2025
We need to resurface a short section of Stripe Lane close to the railway bridge. To enable us to carry out this work, we will need to close a short section of Stripe Lane to vehicles and other road users near to the railway bridge for a week from Thursday 8 May to Wednesday 14 May 2025.
A signed diversion route will be in place via Overton Road and we do not anticipate that the closure will affect access to properties along Stripe Lane.
Overton Road, Overton - Wednesday 14 May until Wednesday 28 May 2025
We need to construct a bellmouth on Overton Road. To enable us to carry out this work, we will need to close a short section of Overton Road from Wednesday 14 May until Wednesday 28 May 2025.
During this period, a signed diversion route will be in place via Stripe Lane. As with previous closures, staffed gates will be in place for large vehicles that cannot pass under the railway bridge.
Stone deliveries in Overton and Monk Fryston
If you live in the Overton and Monk Fryston areas, you may have already noticed vehicles in the area delivering stone to our compounds. From Thursday 2 January 2025, the number of these deliveries to our site will increase for a period of between six to eight weeks. To minimise inconvenience, we are:
- instructing delivery drivers to access our sites via approved routes and follow directional road signage
- phasing our deliveries and holding delivery vehicles on site to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads.
Given there may be some delays as a result of more vehicles on the road, we would encourage you to plan your journeys ahead and/or use an alternative route to make sure you can reach your destination on time.
If you experience any issues while stone deliveries are ongoing, please get in touch with our Community Relations eam.
Contact the team
If you have a question, you can contact us in the following ways:
Email us: [email protected]
Call our Freephone number: 0800 029 4359
Write to us: FREEPOST Yorkshire GREEN (please note that you do not need a stamp)
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