Transport & Streets

View article Sunday closure in North Bridge

Sunday closure in North Bridge

9th October 2020

North Bridge will close for a short period this weekend. On Sunday 11 October from 6am to 8pm, the bridge will close to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians for essential repair work. The diversion will be via Drypool Bridge. Hull City Council asks motorists to be patient during this short closure and apologises for any inconvenience […]

View article Smarter travel choices can help reduce air pollution

Smarter travel choices can help reduce air pollution

8th October 2020

Today marks National Clean Air, and in a bit to reduce air pollution Hull City Council has embarked on plans to transform the way in which we travel. During lockdown, car usage dropped, bus and trains journeys drastically reduced and people took up the chance to walk and cycle as a means of exercise, and […]

View article Residents urged to check blue badge expiry dates

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 From Wednesday 1 October 2020, out-of-date passes will no longer be accepted by the authority as […]

View article Weekend closure on Myton Bridge

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 […]

View article Residents encouraged to take up free cycle lessons

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 […]

View article Major improvement work to begin on two west Hull roads

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 […]

View article New cycle hub opens at Paragon Interchange

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 […]

View article Major investment to boost city’s key transport routes

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 […]

View article Hull’s new footbridge to be named Murdoch’s Connection

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 […]

View article City urged to help fast-track Hull’s route towards electrification

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 […]

View article Stoneferry Corridor improvements take shape

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 […]

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 […]