Rivers and bridges

View article Drypool Bridge: Council to start fixing key city bridge

Drypool Bridge: Council to start fixing key city bridge

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, […]

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View article Cabinet approves new plan to invest in Hull’s infrastructure 

Cabinet approves new plan to invest in Hull’s infrastructure 

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, […]

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View article Council leader calls on government to invest in Hull’s ageing Infrastructure

Council leader calls on government to invest in Hull’s ageing Infrastructure

Hull City Council leader, Councillor Mike Ross, is calling on the government to allocate funding from its recently announced £1 billion Structures Fund to support the city’s long-term infrastructure investment plan. The government unveiled the fund on Monday 16 June as part of a national initiative to enhance, repair, and futureproof England’s transport infrastructure and […]

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View article Cabinet to consider major investment programme for city’s infrastructure

Cabinet to consider major investment programme for city’s infrastructure

Hull City Council’s cabinet is set to review proposals for a five-year investment programme to improve and enhance Hull’s infrastructure, preserve its history and keep the city moving. A report, which represents a shift in the council’s approach by bringing capital spending, maintenance and inspections together to ensure the longevity and conservation of the city’s […]

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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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