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View article Road safety measures take step forward for both Lowgate and the A165

Road safety measures take step forward for both Lowgate and the A165

10th October 2023

New road safety measures are a step closer after Hull City Council awarded a contract to design schemes to improve Lowgate, in the Old Town, and the A165. In a decision record, published on Monday 9 October, the council has appointed Pell Frischmann Consulting Engineers Limited to develop a full design and oversee the process […]

View article Cabinet approves enforcement of moving traffic offences

Cabinet approves enforcement of moving traffic offences

25th September 2023

A decision to apply for moving traffic enforcement powers across the city has been approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 25 September). As part of a new move by the Government, all Local Highway Authorities in England can now apply for moving traffic enforcement powers, as defined in Schedule 7 of the Traffic […]

View article Cabinet to consider enforcement of moving traffic offences

Cabinet to consider enforcement of moving traffic offences

18th September 2023

Proposals on the implementation of moving traffic enforcement powers across the city are to be considered by Hull City Council’s Cabinet later this month. As part of a new move by the Government, all Local Highway Authorities in England can now apply for moving traffic enforcement powers. If approved by cabinet, these powers will allow the […]

View article Public views sought on the enforcement of moving traffic offences

Public views sought on the enforcement of moving traffic offences

27th July 2023

Hull City Council is encouraging members of the public and key local stakeholders to have their say on the implementation of moving traffic enforcement powers across the city. As part of a new move by the Government, all Local Highway Authorities in England can now apply for moving traffic enforcement powers. To meet the October 2023 […]

View article ‘Mini-Holland’ scheme could come to Hull

‘Mini-Holland’ scheme could come to Hull

20th September 2022

Hull is one of 19 places that has been awarded funding from central government to pilot a Mini-Holland scheme in the city. Local company Local Transport Projects Ltd will be carrying out a study into how the scheme could work in Hull. The study will begin this month and cover the areas of Kingswood and […]

View article Hull City Council secures £500,000 to improve traffic signals

Hull City Council secures £500,000 to improve traffic signals

18th August 2021

Hull City Council has received £500,000 to upgrade the city’s traffic signals. The council has been awarded the Traffic Signals Maintenance Specific Grant from the Department for Transport. The funding will be used to improve traffic signals, which will include reducing the number of halogen lamps, making facilities better for all users. The work will […]

View article One giant leap for Hull as Murdoch’s Connection is unveiled

One giant leap for Hull as Murdoch’s Connection is unveiled

1st March 2021

After more than 200,000 working hours a stunning structure that will shape the future of Hull has been unveiled. Murdoch’s Connection, the new bridge on the A63, is now open to the public, following the conclusion of the major Highways England project. The bridge links the city centre to the marina, waterfront and fruit market. […]

View article Major road improvements to Hessle Road complete ahead of schedule

Major road improvements to Hessle Road complete ahead of schedule

5th February 2021

Work to improve Hessle Road has completed ahead of schedule. The essential work was split into nine phases with a completion date of Sunday 21 February, however the work was finished yesterday, more than two weeks ahead of the programme. The work forms part of a major investment into key transport routes by the Department […]

View article Have your say on safer cycling measures in Anlaby Road

Have your say on safer cycling measures in Anlaby Road

21st December 2020

Plans to install safer cycling routes in Anlaby Road are being proposed. In a 12 hour traffic count which took place in June this year, nearly 2,300 two-way cycle journeys were recorded. And in order to make the route safer, the scheme will incorporate slightly wider cycle lanes and introduce flexible bollards on some sections […]

View article Have your say on safer cycling measures in Hessle Road

Have your say on safer cycling measures in Hessle Road

27th November 2020

Plans to install safer cycling routes in Hessle Road can now be viewed online. The work involves improving existing cycle lane infrastructure between Brighton Street and Priory Park roundabout. The proposed scheme will also incorporate slightly wider cycle lanes and introduce flexible bollards in some sections of the road, to provide physical segregation between cyclists […]

View article New cycle hub opens at Paragon Interchange

New cycle hub opens at Paragon Interchange

22nd September 2020

A new secure cycle hub has opened in Hull Paragon Interchange. The new facility will provide 160 spaces for cycles in a two-tier rack, six of which allow those with E-bikes to charge up their bicycles in the safety of the cycle hub. Additionally, there is also provision for 30 spaces in a separate area […]

View article Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway begins tonight

Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway begins tonight

5th August 2020

Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway will begin this evening. In Spring Bank, the left-hand lane in both directions will be converted into a combined bus and cycle lane, which will run between Ferensway and Princes Avenue. And in Ferensway, cyclists will benefit from a designated cycle and bus lane, […]