Transport & Streets

View article Motorists are being warned to keep their distance from cyclists

Motorists are being warned to keep their distance from cyclists

Cyclists in Hull will be better protected on the city’s roads under plans improve their safety. Operation Safe Pass is a campaign that has been launched today by Hull City Council and Humberside Police targeting motorists that pass too close to cyclists. Qualified cyclists have been out on the road, complete with helmet cameras, cycling […]

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View article Hull’s Banksy successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge

Hull’s Banksy successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge

Hull’s Banksy has been successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge for preservation. The removal was necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, which poses an increasing risk to shipping. The street art was recovered by specialists Alan Wood and Partners following a successful test on the east leaf of the […]

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View article Plans to secure Hull’s Banksy move a step closer

Plans to secure Hull’s Banksy move a step closer

A contractor is being sought to preserve Hull’s Banksy artwork and dismantle Scott Street Bridge. As part of this work, the Banksy will be placed into storage until a suitable location is determined. Planning permission for the work was approved in March this year and will be carried out in two phases. During phase one, […]

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View article £2m cycling investment works in Hull now under way

£2m cycling investment works in Hull now under way

Work to upgrade the national cycle route as part of the Stoneferry Corridor project has begun. As part of the multi-million-pound scheme, the national cycle route will undergo an extensive repair and refresh programme to ensure that cyclists have a safe and accessible way to get across Stoneferry Corridor. Works will include vegetation clearance, paving […]

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View article Hull’s barriers are back – but only for a short time

Hull’s barriers are back – but only for a short time

Minor repair works of Hull’s newly paved streets will get under way on Tuesday 1 October, with work scheduled for Paragon Square, Jameson Street, King Edward Street, Queen Victoria Square, Whitefriargate and Humber Street. Residents and visitors will see a return of orange barriers to the city centre, but only for the duration of the […]

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View article Princes Quay bridge taking shape as pieces are assembled

Princes Quay bridge taking shape as pieces are assembled

Hull’s Princes Quay bridge is starting to take shape with all 11 pieces of the structure now in position. The Highways England project, which is the first phase of the A63 Castle Street scheme, will shape the future of Hull and connect key sites. The pieces are now being welded in preparation for the journey […]

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