Free parking in Hull city centre over Christmas 29th November 2019 Parking will be free at Hull City Council’s three multi-storey car parks over the festive period. The local authority will offer free parking every weekend from 10am to 4pm at car parks in Osborne Street, Pryme Street and George Street in a bid to encourage residents to shop locally. It will run from Saturday 30 […] Read more Christmas News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita Harrisonfree parkingGeorge StreetOsborne StreetPryme Streetstreetscene
Hull contractor appointed to carry out city centre improvements 27th November 2019 A Hull contractor has been appointed to carry out public realm improvements in the city centre. Ashcourt Group Limited will carry out the multi-million-pound scheme that will improve areas on Brook Street and Prospect Street and improve links with Paragon Interchange, St Stephen’s shopping centre, Prospect Centre and the Albion Square development. The Hull company […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Ashcourt GroupBrook StreetCouncillor Daren HaleParagon InterchangeProspect Street
Overnight roadworks in Beverley Road this weekend 27th November 2019 Essential road repairs are to begin in Beverley Road on Sunday 1 December. The overnight works will take place from 5pm to 6am between Hall Road and Mizzen Road. The southbound section of Beverley Road will be closed to traffic and temporary lights will be in place. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways, said: […] Read more News Transport & Streets Beverley RoadCouncillor Anita HarrisonPBS ConstructionRoadworks
Hull City Council agrees to purchase former McBride factory 15th November 2019 Hull City Council has agreed to purchase the former premises of a Hull manufacturing company for £2.95 million. The local authority is to purchase the former McBride aerosol factory in West Carr Lane on the Sutton Fields Industrial Estate. The factory complex is next to the local authority’s Stockholm Road Depot, which is shared by […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilKWLMcBridestreetsceneSutton Fields
Changes made at Hull’s household waste and recycling centres 12th November 2019 Recyclers in Hull are being urged to sort bags of mixed waste before visiting household waste and recycling centres. Changes are being made to improve the city’s recycling efforts after it was found around two-thirds of bagged waste contained items easy to recycle such as textiles, glass bottles, cans, paper, cardboard, plastics and electrical items. […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonenvironmentHousehold waste and recycling centresrecycling
Update: Sutton Road Bridge works postponed 11th November 2019 Works at Sutton Road Bridge will not take place tomorrow and the bridge will be open as usual. The planned works have been postponed due to uncertainty in tomorrow’s weather forecast. They have been rescheduled for Wednesday 20 November. Read more News Transport & Streets Clough RoadRoadworksSutton Road Bridge
Roadworks in Clarence Street to start on Monday 7th November 2019 Reconstruction and resurfacing works in Clarence Street will start on Monday 11 November. A one-way system will be in place at all times heading out of the city centre towards Holderness Road during the works. Diversions will be in place. The works are expected to take about six weeks, depending on weather conditions. Read more News Transport & Streets Clarence StreetHolderness RoadRoadworks
Spring Bank West reopens to traffic following burst water main 7th November 2019 Spring Bank West is now back open to traffic, two days earlier than predicted, following repair work by Yorkshire Water. The road was closed following a burst of a main strategic pipe last week. Phil Elbourne, Yorkshire Water manager of field operations, said: “The burst caused a huge amount of damage and I would like […] Read more News Transport & Streets Spring Bank WestYorkshire Water
Motorists will be pulled over today for driving too close to cyclists 6th November 2019 The second Operation Safe Pass is taking place today, targeting motorists who pass too close to cyclists. It follows the start of the campaign in October when 31 motorists were stopped for violating the Highway Code. Qualified cyclists will be out on the road again today, wearing helmet cameras and cycling at the correct distance […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonCyclingHull City CouncilHumberside PoliceOperation Safe Pass
Watch as Hull’s A63 bridge is moved into place 4th November 2019 A new bridge connecting Hull city centre to its waterfront is now in place. The 60-metre, 150-tonne footbridge was moved into position over the A63 dual carriageway overnight on Saturday 2 November. And timelapse footage showing the journey made by the huge structure has been released today. Watch the bridge move below: The A63 […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63A63 footbridgeCouncillor Daren HaleNational Highways
Spring Bank West eastbound reopened following burst water main 1st November 2019 Yorkshire Water has reopened the eastbound side of the carriageway on Spring Bank West. The road was closed following a burst pipe earlier in the week. One lane is now open on the eastbound carriageway, which will open up to two lanes as cars pass the level crossing. The third lane will remain closed to […] Read more News Transport & Streets Spring Bank WestYorkshire Water
Road closures as Hull’s A63 bridge is moved into position 31st October 2019 Road closures will be in place this weekend as the city’s new landmark bridge is moved into its final position over the A63. The huge operation will see the 60-metre, 150-tonne bridge put into place from Friday 1 November at 8pm to Monday 4 November at 6am. The road will be closed from the Mytongate […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63A63 footbridgeCouncillor Daren HaleNational Highways