DRIVERS are being warned to avoid York city centre after a power cut has hit traffic lights.

A power cut is affecting parts of the inner ring road in York city centre with traffic lights out on Gillygate at Claremont Terrace.

York Press: Drivers are being warned to avoid York city centre after a power cut has hit Gillygate, Lendal Bridge and Museum StreetDrivers are being warned to avoid York city centre after a power cut has hit Gillygate, Lendal Bridge and Museum Street

It is also affecting traffic signals across Lendal Bridge, in Museum Street and Lord Mayor's Walk.

A spokesman for Northern Power Grid said they are currently not expecting power to be back on until about 9pm tonight.

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