Overnight closure for survey on Drypool Bridge 13th February 2024 Hull City Council is urging drivers to prepare for an overnight closure of Drypool Bridge by planning their journeys in advance. Drypool Bridge will be closed overnight from 8pm Friday 23 February to 6am Saturday 24 February, to enable an asbestos survey to be carried out. Pedestrian access will be maintained, with a diversion in […] Read more News Transport & Streets closureCouncillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeHull District Heat Network
Ennerdale Bridge to undergo essential maintenance work 11th October 2023 Hull City Council has announced that essential maintenance work on Ennerdale Bridge will commence later this month. The maintenance work will be carried out by the Hull City Council Bridges Team and will include repairs to the non-slip/waterproofing on the decks of the bridge in Raich Carter Way. The work, which will be operated under […] Read more News Rivers and bridges BridgesCouncillor Mark IeronimoRoadworks
Drypool Bridge emergency closure 25th September 2023 Drypool Bridge will be closed to road users from Thursday 28 September. The emergency closure will come into effect from 6am on Thursday so that repairs to the non-slip/waterproofing on the lifting span of the bridge in Clarence Street can be carried out safely. The repairs will take two days to complete – weather permitting […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Clarence StreetDrypool Bridgeemergency closure
Essential repairs to improve Pickering Road 19th August 2026 Hull City Council is preparing to begin a carriageway resurfacing scheme on Pickering Road, west Hull. The scheme is vital to repair sections of the carriageway on Pickering Road, between Boothferry Road and Anlaby Road, which are showing signs of deterioration. Works will include reconstructing and resurfacing the road, repainting road markings and replacing gully […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoimprovementsPBS ConstructionPickering RoadRoadworks
Drypool Bridge to reopen after two-month closure for vital repairs 23rd July 2026 Drypool Bridge will reopen to all vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists on Friday 24 July. Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Alfred Gelder StreetCouncillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
Proactive road maintenance programme to take place across the city 17th July 2026 Hull City Council is set to launch its annual surface dressing programme to give 12 key roads across the city a much-needed upgrade to improve safety and extend their lifespan. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoHull City CouncilSurface dressing
Road improvements on Alfred Gelder Street to take place during Drypool Bridge closure 4th June 2026 Hull City council, in partnership with C R Reynolds, will complete essential highway improvement works on Alfred Gelder Street during the closure of Drypool Bridge. Works will take place between Lowgate and Drypool Bridge from the week commencing Monday 15 June 2026, for approximately six weeks. The scheme is essential due to the deteriorating condition […] Read more News Transport & Streets Alfred Gelder StreetCllr Mark Ieronimo
Council reintroduces Bus Gate to support public transport during Drypool Bridge closure 22nd May 2026 Hull City Council will reintroduce the city centre Bus Gate from Wednesday 27 May for around eight weeks, to support bus use during the closure of Drypool Bridge. The council has a legal duty to minimise disruption to public transport when planning and delivering major road works, ensuring bus routes remain operational wherever reasonably possible. This includes taking appropriate steps to protect the reliability and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Bus GateCouncillor Mark IeronimoDrypool Bridge
Council confirms dates for Drypool Bridge closure 14th May 2026 After an initial announcement at the end of 2025, Hull City Council has now confirmed that Drypool Bridge will fully close to all vehicles and pedestrians for around eight weeks from Wednesday 27 May, as the major repair and strengthening programme enters a crucial phase. The council, in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, have been […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
Essential carriageway resurfacing work to commence on Falkland Road 5th May 2026 Hull City Council will begin a three-month carriageway resurfacing scheme on Falkland Road in Marfleet, east Hull, starting on Monday 11 May. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Angela BlakeAnnandale RoadFalkland RoadMarfleetWright Civil Engineering
Highways works on Freetown Way and George Street 9th April 2026 Traffic lanes on Freetown Way will be narrowed and a section of the eastbound carriageway of George Street closed to all traffic from Monday 13 April for two city centre projects. Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Chris JacksonFreetown WayGeorge StreetHull District Heat NetworkWincolmlee
Council continues to improve safety with new crossing facilities announced for Maybury Road 18th March 2026 Hull City Council has announced that work will begin next week to install a new toucan crossing on Maybury Road in Marfleet. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Active Travel EnglandCouncillor Mark IeronimoHolderness DrainimprovementsMaybury RoadPBS Construction