Routine inspection scheduled for Hessle Road flyover 18th November 2025 A routine inspection will take place on Hessle Road flyover later this month, to ensure its continued safety and reliability. Hull City Council’s bridges team will be carrying out a principal inspection on the Hessle Road flyover, which crosses the railway lines operated by Network Rail. These inspections are a vital part of maintaining the […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets BridgesCllr Mark IeronimoHessle Road flyover
Cabinet approves new plan to invest in Hull’s infrastructure 23rd June 2025 A five-year plan to significantly improve and enhance many of the city’s bridges, statues, monuments, and fountains has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 23 June). Approval for the investment marks a major shift in the council’s approach to preserving the city’s infrastructure by bringing together capital spending, inspections, […] Read more News Rivers and bridges BridgesCouncillor mike rossInvestment
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
Essential work to begin on Ennerdale Bridge later this month 1st August 2023 Hull City Council has announced that essential maintenance work on Ennerdale Bridge will commence from Monday 14 August. The essential work will be carried out by the Hull City Council Bridges Team to the central reserve barriers on both approaches to the bridge on Raich Carter Way. This work is in preparation for the main […] Read more News Rivers and bridges BridgesCouncillor Mark Ieronimo
Public views sought on the replacement of Priory Drive Footbridge 17th July 2023 Members of the public and key local stakeholders are being encouraged to take part in an early consultation on the replacement of Priory Drive Footbridge. With the existing footbridge entering the latter stages of its service life, replacement options are being investigated by Hull City Council. To gain the views of residents, a consultation letter […] Read more News Rivers and bridges BridgesconsultationCouncillor Mark Ieronimonetwork rail
Structural surveys to begin as part of Chapman Street Bridge restoration project 18th July 2022 Hull’s oldest bridge will undergo structural investigations next week as part of the project to bring the Grade II-listed structure back into use. Because of its poor condition, Chapman Street Bridge, also known as Sculcoates Bridge, has been closed to traffic since 2020, with only the north footpath remaining open. Structural engineers will carry out […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets BridgesChapman StreetSculcoates Bridge
New computer control system to future-proof Millennium Bridge 21st June 2022 The Millennium Bridge over the River Hull will be upgraded with a new computer control system next week. The pedestrian swing bridge, which links The Deep to the Fruit Market, is currently controlled using the public switched telephone network (PSTN), which will soon become obsolete. The Victorian-era copper phone lines, which deliver analogue landline services, […] Read more News Transport & Streets BridgesMillennium Bridge
Decision record: Chapman Street Bridge design and refurbishment works 1st March 2022 A contractor has been appointed to carry out the first phase of the project to refurbish Chapman Street Bridge. Hull City Council has today published a decision record confirming the awarding of the contract to Pell Frischmann, for the sum of £332,393, after an open tender process in which bids were assessed on a ‘best […] Read more News Transport & Streets BridgesDecision RecordSculcoates Bridge
Sculcoates Bridge remains open to pedestrians only 27th November 2020 Following a further inspection of Sculcoates Bridge last week, a decision has been made to limit access to pedestrians only. Access for pedestrians will be available on the north footpath only, with cyclists having to dismount before crossing the bridge. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment, regeneration and planning, said: “We commissioned a […] Read more News Transport & Streets BridgesChapman StreetCouncillor Daren HaleSculcoates Bridge
Sculcoates Bridge closed for essential repair work 11th November 2020 Sculcoates Bridge will be closed to cyclists and pedestrians for three days next week. The bridge in Chapman Street is already closed to motorists, however in order for some essential maintenance work to be carried out, the bridge will close to everyone. The closure will take place from Tuesday 17 – Thursday 19 November. The […] Read more News Transport & Streets BridgesChapman StreetSculcoates Bridge
