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Work on Scarborough railway station entrance to start in early 2027
Overview
A £6.68m project to remodel the area in front of Scarborough railway station is set to begin early next year following approval by North Yorkshire Council. Funded by the government's Local Regeneration Fund, the Station Gateway scheme will reconfigure the taxi rank, pick-up and drop-off areas, and create a new pedestrian plaza and accessible parking.
Key points
- Construction on the £6.68m station forecourt project is scheduled to begin early next year, following preparatory work in the coming months.
- The scheme is funded by a £6.68m grant from the government's Local Regeneration Fund.
- Plans include re-configuring the taxi rank, pick-up and drop-off points, alongside creating a new pedestrian plaza and accessible parking.
- North Yorkshire Council approved the plans after addressing previous concerns regarding passenger drop-off arrangements and pedestrian safety.