North Bridge: Weekend closures for vital resurfacing work 17th March 2026 Hull City Council has announced two weekend closures for North Bridge. The council is set to close North Bridge for two weekends to allow essential resurfacing works to take place, ensuring the bridge remains safe and operational. This work aims to repair areas of deteriorated road surfacing ahead of the additional traffic expected during the upcoming Drypool Bridge closure, which is due to start mid-late May 2026. By completing the repairs now, it will prevent the […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets closureCouncillor Mark IeronimoMidland Industrial Flooring LimitedNorth BridgeRoadworks
Victoria Pier poll is now open 12th March 2026 Hull City Council is asking residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape the future of Hull’s much-loved Victoria Pier. Read more News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Councillor Mark Ieronimoinfrastructure investment programmeMason Clark Associatespublic engagementVictoria PierYoursay
‘I’m really proud to be working on such an important structure’: Meet the apprentice helping to fix Hull’s Drypool Bridge 12th February 2026 Hull City Council is shining a light on Bernard Fredy Djikingue Siewe – an aspiring quantity surveyor working on one of the city’s most iconic structures, Drypool Bridge. Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Councillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedNational Apprenticeship Week
Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to help fix Hull’s bridges 2nd February 2026 Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates, a Hull-based engineering consultancy, to lead repair and maintenance works on the city’s ageing bridges. Read more News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Cllr Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeMason Clark AssociatesScale Lane footbridge
Council announces second phase of North Bridge footpath upgrades 23rd January 2026 The replacement of the southern footpath on North Bridge will commence from next week. Work to renew the southern footpath will start on Monday 26 January, following the successful completion of improvements to the northern footpath, which began in early January. This work – which is due to take two weeks to complete – is part of a planned maintenance programme, which has been split into two phases […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoFootpathsimprovementsMidland Industrial Flooring LimitedNorth Bridge
Routine inspection scheduled for Hessle Road flyover 18th November 2025 A routine inspection will take place on Hessle Road flyover later this month, to ensure its continued safety and reliability. Hull City Council’s bridges team will be carrying out a principal inspection on the Hessle Road flyover, which crosses the railway lines operated by Network Rail. These inspections are a vital part of maintaining the […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets BridgesCllr Mark IeronimoHessle Road flyover
Council thanks people for their support during bridge closure 3rd October 2025 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 […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Bus GateDrypool BridgeKerry Ryanpublic transporttraffic and trave
Council announces full closure of Drypool Bridge to progress major repair programme 2nd September 2025 Hull City Council has confirmed that Drypool Bridge will be fully closed to all vehicles and pedestrians from Monday 15 September to late-November 2025, to allow the next phase of a major repair and strengthening programme to take place. The council, working in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, began […] Read more News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
Hessle Road flyover: Investigation works completed ahead of schedule 22nd August 2025 Hull City Council is pleased to announce that investigation works on the Hessle Road flyover will be completed this evening (Friday 22 August) – three weeks earlier than originally planned. The investigations, carried out by Hull-based engineering firm Mason Clark Associates, began in early July as part of the councils five-year infrastructure investment programme. Originally […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoHessle Road flyoverMason Clark Associates
Investigation works scheduled for Hessle Road flyover 1st July 2025 As part of Hull City Council’s five-year investment in the city’s infrastructure, investigation works will be carried out on Hessle Road flyover to help inform future strengthening works. Following their appointment in May, Mason Clark Associates will begin detailed investigation works on the carriageway of Hessle Road flyover on behalf of the Hull City Council. […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoHessle Road flyoverMason Clark Associates
Drypool Bridge: Council to start fixing key city bridge 1st July 2025 Hull City Council has confirmed that repair and strengthening works on Drypool Bridge will begin this month (July), with Esh Construction and Mason Clark Associates leading the project. Following the receipt of a Marine Management Organisation (MMO) licence last week, the contractors will begin setting up the site compound on the former Rank Hovis site from Monday 7 July, […] Read more News Rivers and bridges contraflowCouncillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
Cabinet approves new plan to invest in Hull’s infrastructure 23rd June 2025 A five-year plan to significantly improve and enhance many of the city’s bridges, statues, monuments, and fountains has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 23 June). Approval for the investment marks a major shift in the council’s approach to preserving the city’s infrastructure by bringing together capital spending, inspections, […] Read more News Rivers and bridges BridgesCouncillor mike rossInvestment
