Work to improve the junction is scheduled to begin on Tuesday 24 March.
Following feedback from road users, bus operators and local residents, Hull City Council are delighted to confirm the delivery of several improvements at the Sutton Road / Leads Road junction.
The scheme aims to address concerns related to right turn movements, and lane designation continuity (keeping the lane purpose the same as you move along the road) across all arms of the junction.
The upcoming changes have been designed to improve safety and traffic flow, helping to keep Hull moving.
As part of the improvement scheme, the junction will undergo three major changes:
- Reconfigured traffic signals: Each approach to the junction will run separately. This new system eliminates the issue of conflicting right-turn movements and reduces the need for vehicles to wait in the centre of the junction.
- Upgrade to MOVA technology: The junction will be remodelled to operate using MOVA. This modern traffic control system adapts automatically to live traffic conditions, improving efficiency and cutting unnecessary delays.
- Updated lane designations from Sutton Road flyover: To bring the layout in line with the other arms of the junction. This will mean that the lane setup will change as follows:
- Nearside lane: Ahead and left
- Offside lane: Right turn only
Work will start on Tuesday 24 March and be completed on Wednesday 25 March – weather depending.
To ensure the safety of the contractors, and the travelling public, the work will be carried out under temporary traffic signals with pedestrian facilities, and lane closures on Sutton Road for line marking work.
Councillor Mark Ieronimo, portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure at Hull City Council said: “We know from feedback from residents, bus operators and road users who regularly use this junction, that there are concerns which need addressing, so I’m pleased to see these improvements being delivered.
“These improvements are not only designed to address the issues people have been experiencing, but they will also help keep Hull moving and ensure safety for everyone.
“Thank you, in advance, for everyone’s patience and understanding as we work to improve this key city junction.”
The scheme will be carried out by SWARCO alongside a specialist MOVA traffic engineer consultant on behalf of the council.
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