Transport & Streets

View article A63 bridge to be named after Hull’s first female GP

A63 bridge to be named after Hull’s first female GP

30th April 2020

Hull’s new A63 bridge will be named after the city’s first female GP after 55,000 votes were cast. The footbridge will be named after trailblazer Dr Mary Murdoch, who was House Surgeon at the Victoria Hospital for Sick Children in Park Street and founder of the Hull Women’s Suffrage Society. Students from the Newland School […]

View article Bankside reopens to traffic following burst water main

Bankside reopens to traffic following burst water main

27th April 2020

Bankside is now back open to traffic following repair work by Yorkshire Water. It reopened on Saturday 25 April, two days earlier than expected. The road was closed between Air Street and Innovation Drive following a burst of a main strategic pipe two weeks ago. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment, regeneration and […]

View article ‘Thank you NHS’: New road markings pay tribute to health workers

‘Thank you NHS’: New road markings pay tribute to health workers

24th April 2020

NHS staff arriving at Hull Royal Infirmary this morning were greeted with new road markings thanking them for their incredible efforts. At 4.30am, Hull City Council working with contractors to install the markings with the message “Thank you NHS” alongside three coronets, the city’s symbol. Thank you 💙 #NHSheroes #HullTogether pic.twitter.com/KzlbO2NMga — Hull CC News […]

View article Hull’s Rose Bowl will flourish this summer despite coronavirus

Hull’s Rose Bowl will flourish this summer despite coronavirus

23rd April 2020

The Rose Bowl fountain, surrounded by a vibrant array of flowers in Queens Gardens, has been the jewel in the crown of Hull city centre’s green spaces for many years. The colourful and uplifting landmark is admired by residents, city centre workers and visitors. It takes a dedicated team of gardeners to maintain the gardens […]

View article Waste collections in Hull fully operational despite coronavirus outbreak

Waste collections in Hull fully operational despite coronavirus outbreak

20th April 2020

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

16th April 2020

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 […]

View article Hull sees significant reduction in traffic levels

Hull sees significant reduction in traffic levels

9th April 2020

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 […]

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

Train passengers warned against non-essential travel over Easter weekend

9th April 2020

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 […]

View article Motorist caught speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road

Motorist caught speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road

7th April 2020

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 […]

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

3rd April 2020

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 […]

NHS staff to benefit from dedicated bus service

1st April 2020

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 […]

View article Contractor appointed to remove Scott Street Bridge

Contractor appointed to remove Scott Street Bridge

30th March 2020

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 […]