Residents urged to check blue badge expiry dates 2nd October 2020 Residents in Hull who receive a blue budge for parking exemptions are reminded to check their expiry dates. Motorists who receive a blue badge are required to renew their passes if the expiry date has passed 30 September 2020. From Wednesday 1 October 2020, out-of-date passes will no longer be accepted by the authority as […] Read more News Transport & Streets blue badgesCouncillor Anita Harrisonstreetscene
Weekend closure on Myton Bridge 2nd October 2020 Myton Bridge will undergo a short-term closure this weekend. On Sunday 4 October from 6am to 2pm, the bridge will be closed to traffic for routine maintenance work. The diversion route for eastbound motorists is Market Place, Drypool Bridge, Union Street, and for westbound it will be Mount Pleasant, Freetown Way and Ferensway. Motorists are […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63Myton BridgeNational Highways
Residents encouraged to take up free cycle lessons 25th September 2020 People in Hull are being encouraged to take up free cycling lessons. The Rusty Riders scheme is a training course for adults who want to brush up on their cycling skills. The two-and-a-half-hour session is designed to refresh the skills of adults returning to cycling by preparing them to cycle safely on Hull’s roads. As […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleEnnerdale cycle trackpop-up cycle lanesRusty Riders
Major improvement work to begin on two west Hull roads 23rd September 2020 Major improvement work is to be carried out on two arterial routes in the west of the city. Hessle Road and Anlaby Road will undergo extensive resurfacing works as part of a phased programme to improve the routes for motorists and cyclists. The phased roadworks will start on Monday 28 September. Hessle Road will complete […] Read more News Transport & Streets Anlaby RoadCouncillor Daren HaleHessle RoadHolderness Road
New cycle hub opens at Paragon Interchange 22nd September 2020 A new secure cycle hub has opened in Hull Paragon Interchange. The new facility will provide 160 spaces for cycles in a two-tier rack, six of which allow those with E-bikes to charge up their bicycles in the safety of the cycle hub. Additionally, there is also provision for 30 spaces in a separate area […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for TransportMinister Chris Heaton-HarrisParagon InterchangeTransPennine Express
Major investment to boost city’s key transport routes 11th September 2020 Major improvement work is to be carried out in three arterial roads in the east and west of the city. Holderness Road, Hessle Road and Anlaby Road will be undergoing extensive resurfacing works as part of a phased programme to improve the routes for motorists and cyclists. The work will be undertaken in short sections […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Anlaby RoadCouncillor Daren HaleHessle RoadHolderness RoadM.B Roche & SonsPBS ConstructionWright Civil Engineering
Hull’s new footbridge to be named Murdoch’s Connection 11th September 2020 Hull’s new footbridge is to be named after Dr Mary Murdoch. The name was chosen by school students following an essay competition to determine which of the city’s iconic figures should be honoured. Murdoch’s Connection’ immortalises the city’s first female GP, Dr Mary Murdoch, and was chosen after students from Newland School for Girls and […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63 footbridgeCouncillor Daren HaleDr Mary MurdochHumber LEPMurdoch's ConnectionNational HighwaysNorthern Powerhouse
City urged to help fast-track Hull’s route towards electrification 4th September 2020 Residents and businesses in Hull are being asked to support the final push in a long campaign to electrify and upgrade the railway lines from Hull to Selby and Hull to Sheffield. If successful, it could cut journey times from Hull to Leeds from 57 minutes to just 38 minutes, and Hull to Sheffield from […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleElectrificationNorthern Powerhouse RailSelbyTransPennineTransport for the North
Stoneferry Corridor improvements take shape 2nd September 2020 Work to improve Stoneferry Corridor began in June earlier this year. Once completed, the transport scheme will aim to reduce congestion by nearly 50 per cent, cut down accidents by at least 40 per cent within the next 15 years and improve air quality for residents and businesses in the area. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio […] Read more News Transport & Streets Colas LtdCouncillor Daren HaleHolwell RoadHumber LEPLeads RoadStoneferry CorridorSutton Road
Bus lane charges to begin next week 28th August 2020 Bus lane charges will restart from next week. The charges will be reintroduced from Wednesday 2 September following an introduction period where no charges were levied. Motorists caught driving in the bus lanes from Monday – Saturday, 7am-6.30pm may be issued with a penalty notice. The charges will be reintroduced from Wednesday 2 September following […] Read more News Transport & Streets bus lanesCouncillor Daren HaleKAT Hull Cardpop-up cycle lanes
Secondary school pupils asked to consider their routes to school 21st August 2020 As schools get ready to open with new processes and safety measures in place, secondary school pupils are asked to consider how they get to and from school to allow for the safest travel options. Pupils are encouraged to walk or cycle to school where this is possible, to help alleviate pressures on buses. Students […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Transport & Streets Councillor ClarkHull Learning Partnership
Cyclists urged to make use of pop-up cycle lanes 13th August 2020 Cyclists in Hull are being urged to make use of the city’s pop-up cycle lanes. The advice comes as Hull City Council works to install segregated cycle lanes to provide extra safety measures for cyclists using some of the city’s most busy roads. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment, said: “We […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleHumberside Policepop-up cycle lanesRusty Riders
