Plans to stabilise a slipping hillside may lead to traffic problems, highway bosses have warned. has discovered signs of ground movement on Yarborough Hill, on Yarborough Road in . The pavement and a lay-by are damaged in areas.

Work to stabilise the hill is expected to start in summer 2026; however, it is likely to cause using the main road. The road is one of the main routes to the uphill portion of the city, and has a steep drop on the western side.

A report going to the council’s Highways and Transport Committee next week says: “Ongoing monitoring and site assessments on Yarborough Hill have identified clear evidence of ground movement, including subsidence and slip in two key areas. The most notable concern is located near the layby on the south side of the carriageway, where visibl

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