Temporary closure to Sculcoates Bridge 15th March 2021 Sculcoates Bridge will close to pedestrians and cyclists from Monday 22 March. The closure will come into effect so that emergency repairs can take place to the footpath after it was damaged by the use of motorcyclists. The repairs will take two weeks before reopening to pedestrians and cyclists. Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic […] Read more News Transport & Streets Chapman StreetCouncillor Daren HaleSculcoates Bridge
Major changes to A63 Mytongate roundabout from this weekend 10th March 2021 A major upgrade that promises to completely transform Hull moves into an important new phase this month. Before work can begin on the new underpass and junction upgrade for the A63 Castle Street scheme, a large sewer pipe spanning more than half a metre in diameter needs to be moved. This next stage will bring […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63A63 Castle StreetMytongateNational Highways
Overnight works to take place in Wawne Road 5th March 2021 Overnight roadworks will take place in Wawne Road tomorrow. The road near the Home Bargains roundabout will be closed from 7pm on Friday 5 March until 6am on Saturday 6 March for resurfacing and the installation of a speed bump. The traffic calming measure will be placed in a north bound direction from the roundabout […] Read more News Transport & Streets Bude RoadCouncillor Anita HarrisonSpeed bumpWawne Road
New visuals show major upgrade set for Holderness Road 5th March 2021 New visuals have been released showing the extent of the improvements that will take place in Holderness Road this summer. A filter lane will be introduced for motorists turning right into the Kingston Shopping Centre and McDonalds to minimise disruption to traffic flow along the main route. And a new pedestrian crossing facility will be […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCycle lanesHolderness RoadKingston Shopping CentreMcDonaldsSouthcoates Lane
Plans to improve transport across Hull have been revealed 3rd March 2021 Plans to improve Hull’s transport infrastructure over the next few years have been revealed. The highways capital programme is a plan which sets out which of the city’s transport network will benefit from maintenance and improvement schemes up until 2023. It includes improvements to Walton Street, Danepark Road, and the work already ongoing to major […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleDanepark RoadHolderness RoadStoneferry CorridorWalton Street
One giant leap for Hull as Murdoch’s Connection is unveiled 1st March 2021 After more than 200,000 working hours a stunning structure that will shape the future of Hull has been unveiled. Murdoch’s Connection, the new bridge on the A63, is now open to the public, following the conclusion of the major Highways England project. The bridge links the city centre to the marina, waterfront and fruit market. […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleDepartment for TransportHumber LEPMurdoch's ConnectionNational Highways
Smart technology to support Hull’s transport improvements 26th February 2021 Work to improve traffic flow across key city centre routes will begin next week. As part of the ongoing work to transform the A63 by Highways England, Hull City Council will begin work to improve traffic signals along Hessle Road and Anlaby Road over the next few weeks. It will include a technological overhaul of […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63 Castle StreetAnlaby RoadHessle RoadNational Highways
‘Selfish’ fly-tippers warned in new campaign 22nd February 2021 A city-wide fly-tipping campaign has been launched to remind people of how to dispose of their waste. The warning comes after nine people were issued with fixed penalty notices this year, for illegally dumping their waste in the city. People who are caught fly-tipping will be fined £400, or prosecuted with the possibility of an […] Read more News Transport & Streets Caught on cameraCouncillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyFacebookFly-tippingGumtree
Work to improve traffic signals gets underway 21st February 2021 Work to improve key traffic signals in Freetown Way will step up a gear next week. The upgrade will take place at the junction of Freetown Way, George Street and Wilberforce Drive from Monday 22 February. Work will include improving traffic signals and relocating the pedestrian crossing to the east of the junction. Councillor Anita […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonFreetown WayRoche Civil Engineering
Log on and have your say on major Hull upgrade 19th February 2021 Members of the public can go online and have their say on a major upgrade that will transform Hull. The A63 Castle Street scheme will create a much better connection between the city centre and the retail and docks area. This will support the city’s economic growth, improving journeys to and from the centre, and […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63 Castle StreetNational Highways
Roadworks to begin in Merrick Street 18th February 2021 Essential work to repair Merrick Street will begin on Monday 22 February. The work will take place for five weeks, and a diversion route will be in place via Thomas Street, Holderness Road and Williamson Street. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways and Hull City Council, said: “To allow the road to be resurfaced […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonMerrick StreetPBS
Arco’s Waverley Street HQ to be demolished to drive £355m A63 upgrade forward 17th February 2021 The demolition of Arco’s Waverley Street head office is now underway to support the A63 Castle Street improvement scheme. The £355m upgrade, designed to relieve traffic congestion for around 47,000 daily road-users facing congestion, delays and long queues, is the largest the city has ever seen. The transformation of one of the busiest sections of […] Read more News Transport & Streets ArcoBalfour BeattyCouncillor Daren HaleFruit MarketNational Highways
