Rivers and bridges

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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View article Drypool Bridge: “We are dedicated to doing the repair work properly”, says Councillor Mark Ieronimo 

Drypool Bridge: “We are dedicated to doing the repair work properly”, says Councillor Mark Ieronimo 

Cllr Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transportation, roads, and highways, went ‘back to the floor’ as he joined Hull City Council’s bridges team at Drypool Bridge.  The visit, which took place on Thursday 11 July, allowed Cllr Ieronimo to gain a firsthand understanding of the extensive design, repair, and strengthening works required.  This site visit underscores the […]

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View article Drypool Bridge overnight closures to allow for district heat survey

Drypool Bridge overnight closures to allow for district heat survey

Drypool Bridge will close for three nights next week to allow for surveys to take place as part of the council’s Hull District Heat Network (HDHN) project. The closures will take place on Clarence Street between 8pm and 6am on Monday 24, Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 June. The road will reopen as normal at […]

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View article Principal contractors appointed to progress repairs on Drypool Bridge

Principal contractors appointed to progress repairs on Drypool Bridge

Hull City Council has today (Wednesday 12 June) announced the appointment of Esh Construction Limited and Mason Clark Associates, to progress the design, repair, and strengthening of Drypool Bridge.  Following a routine inspection in April, it was discovered that several of the load-bearing columns under Drypool Bridge had significantly deteriorated. As a result, the historic […]

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