Transport & Streets

View article £3.95 million funding for major highway routes in Hull

£3.95 million funding for major highway routes in Hull

30th June 2020

Almost £4 million will be spent on three major highways routes in Hull, the Department for Transport has announced. The £3.95 million funding will see major repairs to three sections of the city’s key route network. Work will be carried out at the A165 Holderness Road from Witham to Southcoates Lane, the A1105 Anlaby Road […]

View article Pop-up cycle lanes in Freetown Way in Hull

Pop-up cycle lanes in Freetown Way in Hull

26th June 2020

Cycle lane improvement works have started in Freetown Way. The work will include pop-up cycle lanes with the removal of the inside lane for motorists. This means the newly segregated route between Witham and the Beverley Road-Ferensway junction will be for cyclists only. Additional signage and green road markings will also be installed. An anti-skid […]

Have your say on cycling in Hull

25th June 2020

As cycling work gets under way across Hull, a number of significant changes will be visible across the city. As part of this city-wide project, bollards will be used to prevent motorists entering into the lanes that will be designated to cyclists. And now the public are being asked to choose which bollards they would […]

View article Roadworks in Endike Lane to resume next week

Roadworks in Endike Lane to resume next week

25th June 2020

Roadworks in Endike Lane will resume next week. From Monday 29 June, works will begin to repair the roundabout at the junction of Endike Lane and Cranbrook Avenue. Once completed, resurfacing works between Cranbrook Avenue and 7th Avenue will take place. It is anticipated that the works will take six weeks to complete and will […]

View article Work begins on major upgrade of A63

Work begins on major upgrade of A63

18th June 2020

A major upgrade that will transform Hull’s transport network is now officially under way. Work has now begun to improve the A63 Castle Street, which will improve transport links between the Port of Hull to the A63 and M62 along with the wider strategic road network. The scheme will also help to reunite the city […]

App launched to support key workers using public transport

17th June 2020

Bus company Stagecoach East Midlands has launched an app for NHS staff to book travel in Hull. The Stagecoach Connect app will allow NHS workers from Hull Royal Infirmary to book their travel to and from work for free. It follows the launch of several dedicated shuttle services for hospital workers across the region. Matt […]

View article Roadworks to begin in Greenwood Avenue

Roadworks to begin in Greenwood Avenue

12th June 2020

Essential maintenance works will begin in Greenwood Avenue from Monday 15 June. The road will be closed from Cranbrook Avenue and 8th Avenue for one week only. The signed diversion route for motorists will be via Cranbrook Avenue, Endike Lane and Ellerburn Avenue. Bus services will also be diverted during the closure. Councillor Anita Harrison, […]

View article Toilets in Queen Victoria Square set to reopen next week

Toilets in Queen Victoria Square set to reopen next week

12th June 2020

Public toilets in Queen Victoria Square will reopen on Monday 15 June. The facilities will be open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday, with social distancing notices in place. Hand sanitisers will be available in both the male and female toilets alongside the usual hand-washing facilities. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for street cleaning […]

View article Hull to trial innovative new pedestrian crossing

Hull to trial innovative new pedestrian crossing

11th June 2020

An innovative new pedestrian crossing to help reduce accidents will be installed in Hull. The project is being delivered in partnership with Liverpool City Council, which has been awarded more than £193,000 by the Road Safety Trust. Liverpool and Hull have some of the highest rates of pedestrian casualties in the UK, with 48 casualties […]

View article Roadworks to begin in Great Union Street

Roadworks to begin in Great Union Street

10th June 2020

Essential maintenance works will begin in Great Union Street from Monday 15 June. The road will be closed to northbound traffic between Witham and Clarence Street and vehicle access will on be permitted one way from North Bridge and Witham and exiting from Clarence Street. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways at Hull City […]

View article Roadworks in Hall Road to take place at the weekend

Roadworks in Hall Road to take place at the weekend

10th June 2020

Roadworks will begin in Hall Road, Hull, on Saturday 13 June. A road closure will be in place from Inglemire Lane to Cottingham Road as the essential resurfacing works take place. Motorists will be diverted via Cottingham Road, Cranbrook Avenue and Inglemire Lane. Three new speed tables will also be installed to ensure motorists observe […]

View article Roads in Hull to be widened as part of cycling city bid

Roads in Hull to be widened as part of cycling city bid

9th June 2020

Work to improve Hull’s cycling infrastructure will begin this month. Plans will include widening existing cycle lanes in areas including Freetown Way and an introduction of additional cycle lanes in roads including Holderness Road, Spring Bank, Anlaby Road and Beverley Road. The works are being accelerated so Hull City Council can secure the first phase […]