Overnight diversions as Starbeck level crossing closes for inspection
Belmont level crossing. Image: Google Streetview.
Belmont level crossing on Forest Lane in Starbeck is to close overnight twice this week, Network Rail[1] has confirmed.
The crossing will be shut to allow maintenance teams to carry out a rail corrosion inspection from 11.20pm tomorrow (Tuesday, November 28) to 6.25am on Wednesday, November 29, and at the same times between November 29 and Thursday, November 30.
A spokesperson for Network Rail told the Stray Ferret:
“This means that there will be no disruption to train services, as the crossing will close and re-open between the last and first services.”
However, although rail services will not be affected, North Yorkshire Council[2] has confirmed there will be signposted diversions overnight for road traffic using Hookstone Chase, Wetherby Road (A661) and the A59 between Starbeck and Harrogate.