Hull City Council has thanked residents and road-users for their continued patience as the council continues to fix Drypool Bridge.
The council recognises the impact this has had on daily travel and is working hard to
minimise disruption.
To tackle issues with traffic and congestion, the council is using AI technology, extended the city centre Bus Gate, and is assessing all roadworks applications on a case-by-case basis.
The council are also pressuring utilities to complete their emergency works as soon as possible.
While tackling congestion remains a top priority for the council, the closure of Drypool Bridge is absolutely essential to help with road closures and the congestion in the long term.
To support residents, commuters, businesses, and visitors during the closure of Drypool Bridge, the council has also created a FREE car park on Holderness Road for over 300 vehicles, with access to 17 bus services running to the city centre – with a discounted £2 return fare on both Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire bus services.
The council have also expanded the city centre Bus Gate. This measure is essential to ensure that the 42,000 people who use Hull’s buses daily can continue to travel efficiently across the city, especially during peak times.
The council are also using AI technology for traffic signals at key junctions along diversionary routes, following a successful trial in the city in 2024 that saw traffic flows improve in locations where the technology was used.
Kerry Ryan, head of transport and traffic management at Hull City Council, said: “We fully understand that closing Drypool Bridge to all traffic has caused disruption, but these works are absolutely essential to repair the bridge and prevent future closures and long-term congestion.
“To support the closure, we have implemented several measures, and we are actively monitoring traffic across the city and making real-time adjustments to help ease congestion.
“We’re grateful for the patience and cooperation shown by residents, commuters, businesses, and visitors. We’re also grateful to everyone who has adapted their travel plans and supported our efforts.
“Please continue to consider alternative routes, use the park and ride, or consider alternative transport such as bus, train, cycling, and walking.”
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