Transport & Streets

View article Waste collections in Hull fully operational despite coronavirus outbreak

Waste collections in Hull fully operational despite coronavirus outbreak

Waste collections in Hull have remained fully operational during the coronavirus outbreak. Only bulky item collections have been affected since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Doug Sharp, Hull City Council’s head of waste management. Almost 150 staff members are employed to collect waste across the city – with 20 additional agency workers […]

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View article Burst water main closes main traffic route in Hull

Burst water main closes main traffic route in Hull

A burst water main has closed a key traffic route in Hull. Bankside is currently closed between Air Street and Innovation Drive and will reopen on Monday 27 April. Yorkshire Water are managing the urgent repair and reinstating the damaged road surface. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment, regeneration and planning, said: “We […]

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View article Hull sees significant reduction in traffic levels

Hull sees significant reduction in traffic levels

The city has seen a significant drop in traffic levels as residents and workers listen to government advice in the battle against coronavirus. The data, from the Urban Observatory, shows that Hull’s traffic volume has dropped as much as 65 per cent below its normal levels this week – the biggest daily reduction from a […]

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View article Train passengers warned against non-essential travel over Easter weekend

Train passengers warned against non-essential travel over Easter weekend

Train passengers have been issued fresh warnings to ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend. Train operators British Transport Police, TransPennine Express and Northern have joined forces to remind people it is not acceptable to use the trains for leisure activities and should be used for essential journeys only. It follows strict Government guidelines to […]

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View article Motorist caught speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road

Motorist caught speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road

Drivers in Hull are being warned to observe speed limits after a motorist was recorded speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road. A second motorist was also detected driving at 80mph along the 40mph limit in Roger Millward Way, Hull. It comes after Safer Roads Humber focused their enforcement activity in high-risk areas and are particularly […]

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View article Young people in Hull urged to apply for apprenticeships on major A63 project

Young people in Hull urged to apply for apprenticeships on major A63 project

Young people are being urged to apply for skilled apprentice positions on upcoming major A63 Castle Street project in Hull. Apprentices are being sought in positions across civil engineering, surveying and digital professions for the Highways England scheme, which is expected to run for five years. And Hull City Council and contractor Balfour Beatty are […]

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NHS staff to benefit from dedicated bus service

Bus company Stagecoach has launched a dedicated shuffle service for NHS staff in Hull. The buses will provide crucial transport links for key health workers commuting home from Hull Royal Infirmary after their shifts. Two buses will make up the new service, departing from the hospital at the main shift change times to take NHS […]

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View article Contractor appointed to remove Scott Street Bridge

Contractor appointed to remove Scott Street Bridge

A specialist contractor has been appointed to dismantle Scott Street Bridge. Civil contractor Eric Wright Group has been appointed to carry out the work following an open tender process. Plans to remove the Grade II-listed bridge were developed in conjunction with Historic England, after the structure was deemed as a risk to river traffic. Councillor […]

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View article Hull Trains suspends all services due to coronavirus outbreak

Hull Trains suspends all services due to coronavirus outbreak

Hull Trains has temporarily suspending all train services to help stop the spread of coronavirus. The move follows Government guidance urging for people to stay at home and stop all non-essential travel. Passengers with tickets for Hull Trains will be able to travel on alternative train services on the date and route shown on the […]

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View article Coronavirus: Humber Bridge toll booths closed as drivers directed through tag lanes

Coronavirus: Humber Bridge toll booths closed as drivers directed through tag lanes

All traffic crossing the Humber Bridge is now directed through tag lanes to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The Humber Bridge Board closed toll booths on Sunday to protect members of staff, key workers and those travelling for essential reasons. The board urged all other drivers to avoid non-essential travel in line with […]

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View article Parking charges across the city suspended until further notice

Parking charges across the city suspended until further notice

Motorists will no longer be charged for using Hull City Council-owned car parks and on-street parking until further notice. Bus lane fines have also been temporarily suspended. These measures have been put in place by the local authority to assist key workers who need to travel across the city. It comes after the council also […]

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View article Sculcoates Bridge to remain closed until further notice

Sculcoates Bridge to remain closed until further notice

Sculcoates Bridge will remain closed to motorists until further notice. A three-day inspection has identified a number of issues with the structure, which now needs urgently repairing. Peter Curry, structures, safety and emergency planning manager for Streetscene, said: “We had hoped to get the bridge repaired and open to commuters by Friday morning, however following […]

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