Rivers and bridges

View article North Bridge: Weekend closure for vital resurfacing work

North Bridge: Weekend closure for vital resurfacing work

Hull City Council announce 48-hour closure for North Bridge.  The council is set to close North Bridge for 48 hours next weekend to carry out essential resurfacing and waterproofing works, to ensure the structure remains safe for road users.  This closure is also part of the mitigation measures ahead of the major repair and strengthening scheme on […]

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View article Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to investigate Hessle Road Flyover 

Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to investigate Hessle Road Flyover 

Hull City Council has selected Mason Clark Associates to progress comprehensive investigations on Hessle Road Flyover.  Over the next 12 months, Mason Clark Associates will undertake detailed investigations on the flyover’s deck.   These works will provide crucial information to help the council determine the feasibility of future strengthening works to ensure the structure’s long-term resilience.  […]

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View article Sutton Road Bridge: Temporary closure for essential deck repairs 

Sutton Road Bridge: Temporary closure for essential deck repairs 

Hull City Council announce two-day closure for Sutton Road Bridge. As part of the council’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing the city’s infrastructure, a temporary closure of Sutton Road Bridge is necessary to carry out essential deck repairs.   This scheme will help ensure the safety and functionality of the bridge, which is a vital […]

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View article Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to support Drypool Bridge repair scheme 

Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to support Drypool Bridge repair scheme 

Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates to support the delivery of a programme of works to futureproof and extend the lifespan of Drypool Bridge.  Alongside Esh Construction Limited (Cabinet approves appointment of contractor for Drypool Bridge investment – Hull CC News ), Mason Clark Associates have been appointed to support the repair and strengthening […]

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View article Murdoch’s Connection Bridge set to be given deep clean 

Murdoch’s Connection Bridge set to be given deep clean 

Essential cleaning of the canopy over Murdoch’s Connection Bridge is scheduled to commence next week.   On the evenings of Monday 17 March and Tuesday 18 March, the bridges canopy is expected to receive a thorough clean, to enhance the appearance and longevity of the structure.   This maintenance work has been carefully coordinated to take place […]

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View article Scale Lane Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists 

Scale Lane Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists 

Hull City Council is pleased to announce that Scale Lane Bridge has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists this afternoon (Thursday 6 March).  During a routine inspection last year, it was identified that several of the structure’s bearings needed replacing. Consequently, the council decided to swing the bridge for the benefit of river traffic, which has priority by […]

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View article Cabinet approves appointment of contractor for Drypool Bridge investment

Cabinet approves appointment of contractor for Drypool Bridge investment

Hull City Council’s cabinet has approved the appointment of Esh Construction Limited to deliver a programme of works to futureproof and extend the lifespan of Drypool Bridge. The historic structure has been a part of the city’s transport network and skyline for generations, but a routine inspection in April 2024 discovered that several of the […]

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View article Scale Lane Bridge to close to pedestrians for essential repairs

Scale Lane Bridge to close to pedestrians for essential repairs

Scale Lane Bridge will close to the public from Tuesday 10 December until the New Year, when repair works to its swing mechanism are scheduled to take place. A routine inspection of the bridge recently identified several bearings that need replacing to ensure the long-term operation of the structure. However, with several river traffic movements […]

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View article Overnight closures for routine inspections on Ennerdale Bridge 

Overnight closures for routine inspections on Ennerdale Bridge 

Overnight routine inspections will take place on Ennerdale Bridge later this month (November), to ensure its continued safety and reliability.   To ensure the inspections are carried out safely and with minimal disruption to traffic, the bridge on Raich Carter Way will be closed to all traffic on the following dates and times:  The inspections will […]

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View article Hessle Road flyover: Overnight closure on Wiltshire Road for bridge inspection

Hessle Road flyover: Overnight closure on Wiltshire Road for bridge inspection

An overnight routine inspection will take place on Hessle Road flyover next week, to ensure its continued safety and reliability. The inspection, which will be carried out by Hull City Council’s bridges team in partnership with Mason Clark Associates, will check the structure’s approach spans – the part of the structure that supports the carriageway […]

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View article Overnight closures for investigations on Ennerdale Bridge 

Overnight closures for investigations on Ennerdale Bridge 

Ennerdale Bridge will close for two nights next week to allow for essential investigations on the lifting span of the structure.  Earlier this year, the bridge on Raich Carter Way experienced a fault that affected one of the lifting spans. To identify the fault and proceed with the necessary repair work, the council must carry […]

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