Footpaths across Hull are set to be improved as part of the council’s annual slurry seal programme.
The city-wide footpath improvement programme will upgrade around 19,000m² of footpaths across 18 streets and one park that have been identified as priority areas.
Works will begin on Monday 23 March and are expected to finish by Wednesday 22 April, weather permitting.
The scheme involves a process known as slurry sealing – a simple surface treatment where a thin, protective layer is laid over the footpath.
This helps to enhance the quality of the footpaths – which are now starting to show signs of deterioration – by removing any existing shallow defects, such as potholes and cracking, while sealing up the footpaths to water ingress.
Councillor Mark Ieronimo, portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure at Hull City Council said: “This scheme will help to improve the condition and safety of Hull’s footpaths for residents, commuters, and visitors, encouraging active travel options.
“By investing in simple but effective treatments like slurry sealing, we can extend the life of our streets and reduce the need for more disruptive repairs in the future.”
Letter drops will be carried out two weeks prior to the works starting on each site. The contractor will also be posting leaflets with more information for residents in the affected areas.
This scheme has been funded by the Highways Capital Programme and the Love Your Neighbourhood Project.
The streets that are included in the programme, as well as the proposed dates, are listed below. Please note, these dates are subject to change:
| Street Name | Start date | Due date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Island | 23-Mar-26 | 26-Mar-26 | Odd side from No. 1 to No. 101. Even side from No. 2 to No. 28 and No. 44 to No. 64. |
| Frodsham Street | 23-Mar-26 | 25-Mar-26 | No. 49 to No. 55. |
| Cyprus Street | 23-Mar-26 | 25-Mar-26 | Even side from No. 18 to Frodsham Street. Odd Side from No. 19 to Frodsham Street. |
| Delhi Street | 23-Mar-26 | 25-Mar-26 | Both sides from Hedon Road to Frodsham Street. |
| Broadstone Close | 24-Mar-26 | 27-Mar-26 | Various locations along the street including some internal footpaths. |
| Wareham Close | 26-Mar-26 | 01-Apr-26 | Various locations along the street including some internal footpaths. |
| Inglemire Lane | 30-Mar-26 | 03-Apr-26 | Southern footpath from Cranbrook Avenue to opposite No. 418 Inglemire Lane. |
| Exmouth Street | 01-Apr-26 | 06-Apr-26 | Both sides from Edgecumbe Street to Ventnor Street. |
| Edgecumbe Street | 03-Apr-26 | 08-Apr-26 | Full street from Newland Avenue. |
| Brunswick Avenue | 07-Apr-26 | 10-Apr-26 | Southern footpath from Waterloo Street to No. 2 Outram Close. |
| Woodbine Close | 07-Apr-26 | 10-Apr-26 | Full street from Brunswick Avenue. |
| Outram Close | 07-Apr-26 | 10-Apr-26 | Full street from Brunswick Avenue. |
| Anlaby Road | 08-Apr-26 | 10-Apr-26 | Southern footpath from St Matthew’s Church to Saner Street. |
| Cranberry Way | 09-Apr-26 | 14-Apr-26 | Link footpath to Pickering Road. |
| Pickering Road | 09-Apr-26 | 14-Apr-26 | Western footpath from Boothferry Road to opposite No. 233 Pickering Road. |
| Pickering Park | 09-Apr-26 | 14-Apr-26 | Footways close to the park gates at Hessle Road and park link including footbridge. |
| Tilbury Road | 13-Apr-26 | 16-Apr-26 | Both sides from Anlaby Park Road South to Hessle Road. |
| St Joseph Drive | 15-Apr-26 | 17-Apr-26 | Even side from Pickering Road to No. 32. Odd side from Pickering Road to No. 1, No. 31 to No. 55, side of No. 67 to rear of No. 73 and front of No. 69 to front of No. 85. |
| Wymersley Road | 16-Apr-26 | 22-Apr-26 | Western footpath from Sandycroft Close to front of Wymersley park. |