Cycling upgrade to begin in Freetown Way in Hull 5th June 2020 Hull firm Ashcourt Group has been appointed to carry out cycle improvement works in Freetown Way in Hull. The scheme will include widening the cycle lane and putting in segregation to provide protection for cyclists between Great Union Street and the New Cleveland Street junction and the city centre. The route will also undergo a […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travel grantCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for Transport
Car parks in Hull to begin charging from Monday 15 June 5th June 2020 Hull City Council is to reintroduce charges in its car parks across the city from Monday 15 June. It comes after charges for on-street car parking were introduced from Monday 18 May. Short-stay and long-stay sites including Albion Street, Lowgate, History Centre, Tower Street and Trippet Street, Osborne Street, George Street, Pryme Street, Francis Street […] Read more News Transport & Streets car parksCouncillor Daren HaleMiPermit
Commuters in Hull urged to use bus stops in outdoor spaces 5th June 2020 People are being encouraged to use bus stops located in open spaces throughout Hull. The advice comes after passengers were urged to avoid using Hull Paragon Interchange unless absolutely necessary. Social distancing signage has been implemented in the station in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. Passengers are being reminded that face coverings […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCOVID-19East Yorkshire bus serviceStagecoach
Overnight roadworks in Mount Pleasant to begin on Monday 4th June 2020 Overnight works will begin in Mount Pleasant from Monday 8 June. The works will take place from 7pm to 6am for a week. The essential repair works will take place in Mount Pleasant and South Bridge Road roundabouts and a road closure will be in place from 7pm to 6am. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonMount PleasantRoadworksSouth Bridge Road
Green light for work to transform one of Hull’s busiest roads 29th May 2020 Work to transform one of Hull’s busiest roads will start in summer. The A63 Castle Street scheme will improve transport links between the Port of Hull to the A63 and M62 along with the wider strategic road network. The scheme also help to reunite the city centre with its waterfront, supporting the city’s economic growth […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets A63A63 footbridgeBalfour BeattyCouncillor Daren HaleDr Mary MurdochFruit MarketHumber LEPNational HighwaysTransport for the North
More than £1m boost for Hull’s cycle tracks 27th May 2020 Hull City Council has been awarded £1.36m to improve the city’s cycling infrastructure. The funds will help fast-track the authority’s plans to making key improvements to cycle routes across the city. The money will also support the council’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure plan, designed to create more space for cyclists and clearly marking all […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for TransportSculcoates Bridge
Sculcoates Bridge to remain closed to motorists for foreseeable future 21st May 2020 Sculcoates Bridge in Chapman Street will remain closed to road traffic until further notice. The decision comes after an inspection found the condition of the bridge has deteriorated to the point it is no longer able to carry motor vehicles. While engineering solutions are explored, the Grade II-listed bridge will become a designated pedestrian and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Chapman StreetCouncillor Daren HaleSculcoates Bridge
Residents urged to make use of city’s refreshed cycle tracks 20th May 2020 A city-wide programme to clean Hull’s cycle tracks has begun. Hull City Council workers have been busy trimming shrubs and grass verges, litter-picking, sweeping and removing large items from last week, in a bid to encourage more cyclists to use the designated cycle routes. The cleaning of the city’s cycle tracks including Stepney Lane, Wiltshire […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Cycling
Motorists will be charged for on-street parking – but car parks remain free 15th May 2020 Motorists will be charged for using on-street parking from Monday 18 May. But any Hull City Council-owned car parks, including short-stay and long-stay sites, will remain free until further notice. This means motorists parking in council-owned car parks including Albion Street, Lowgate, History Centre, Tower Street and Trippett Street, Osborne Street, George Street, Pryme Street, […] Read more News Transport & Streets car parksCouncillor Daren HaleMiPermitNHSparkingSocial distancing
Work on multi-million pound East Hull Pumping Station to begin 14th May 2020 Work on a new multi-million pound pumping station in Hull gets under way this week. The East Hull Pumping Station, part of a £28.5 million flood alleviation scheme, will reduce the risk of flooding to 1,000 homes in the city. The station will be built at the southern end of the Holderness Drain, where it […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste Councillor Mike ThompsonenvironmentEnvironment AgencyFlood defence
Work to improve roads in Hull will begin in summer 13th May 2020 Plans to carry out roadworks across Hull are still ongoing. Work behind the scenes to plan and implement road improvement schemes have been under way to take advantage of the reduced number of vehicles on the city’s highway network. Improvement works to the north and south roundabouts in Mount Pleasant, Holderness Road, Great Union Street, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleEndike LaneGreenwood AvenueHessle RoadHolderness RoadMount PleasantPembroke GroveRoadworks
Hull experiences cycling renaissance as residents opt for greener travel 12th May 2020 Residents in Hull are choosing to cycle more as traffic levels remain low across the city. Many residents are opting to use a greener form of travel as part of their daily exercise routine or to get to and from work as the lockdown eases. In February 2020, Hull City Council developed a 10-year cycling […] Read more Environment News Public Health Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingLCWIPStoneferry Corridor
