Here’s when Hull’s A63 bridge will move to its new home 21st October 2019 Hull’s A63 road will close so that the city’s new landmark bridge can be moved into place. From 8pm on Friday 1 November to 6am Monday 4 November, the bridge – which weighs 150 tonnes and is 60 metres long – will be manoeuvred into its final position over the A63. Once in place, the […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63 footbridgeCouncillor Daren HaleHumber LEPNational Highways
Work to tackle potholes begins next week 18th October 2019 Work to reduce the number of potholes on Hull’s roads will begin next week. Hull City Council will be laying a specialist surface treatment to 10 sections of road starting on Monday 21 October. A total of 15, 910 sq m will be resurfaced in the areas below: Road Section Date Traffic management Stephenson Street […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita Harrisonpotholesroad closurestransport
See plans for major new A63 footbridge in Hull 18th October 2019 People can find out more about Hull’s new A63 footbridge at drop-in events today and tomorrow. Highways England and contractor Interserve will talk to members of the public about the construction work taking place. The Highways England van will be at the Sewell on the Go Services on the A63 westbound today from 1pm to […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63 footbridgeCouncillor Daren HaleHumber LEPNorthern Powerhouse
Watch the Banksy move in action 16th October 2019 Hull’s very own Banksy was successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge and placed in secure storage yesterday. It was removed in three panels and will now be restored, before being put back for public display. Watch the removal process here: The removal was necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyHistoric EnglandScott Street Bridge
Motorists are being warned to keep their distance from cyclists 16th October 2019 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 […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonCyclingHumberside PoliceOperation Safe Pass
Hull’s Banksy successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge 15th October 2019 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 […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyCouncillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandScott Street Bridge
Sculcoates Bridge to close for two days 11th October 2019 Sculcoates Bridge will be closed for essential repair work. The bridge in Chapman Street will be closed on Tuesday 15 October at 6am to Wednesday 16 October at 8pm for the works. During the most recent inspection in July, some maintenance work was identified. The specialist parts to carry out the repair work have now […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonNorth BridgeSculcoates Bridge
Update: George Street car park reopened after police incident 11th October 2019 George Street car park has fully reopened to the public following a police incident. It had been closed for a short time on Friday afternoon. Read more News Transport & Streets George Street car parkHumberside Police
Plans to secure Hull’s Banksy move a step closer 9th October 2019 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, […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyCouncillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandRiver HullScott Street Bridge
£2m cycling investment works in Hull now under way 9th October 2019 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 […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingHumber LEPStoneferry Corridor
Hull’s barriers are back – but only for a short time 30th September 2019 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 […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Albion SquareCouncillor Daren HaleEuroviaHull Maritime MuseumPublic RealmWhitefriargate
Princes Quay bridge taking shape as pieces are assembled 23rd September 2019 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 […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63A63 footbridgeEmma Hardy MPNational HighwaysPrinces Quay
