Drypool Bridge

View article Drypool Bridge: First phase of essential repairs successfully completed on time

Drypool Bridge: First phase of essential repairs successfully completed on time

Drypool Bridge will reopen to two-way traffic and pedestrians from 8pm on Thursday 27 November, following the successful completion of the first phase of essential repair works.  The council, in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, is working to fix the bridge following inspections last year, which highlighted the need for major repairs to […]

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View article Council thanks people for their support during bridge closure 

Council thanks people for their support during bridge closure 

Hull City Council has thanked residents and road-users for their continued patience as the council continues to fix Drypool Bridge.   The council recognises the impact this has had on daily travel and is working hard to  minimise disruption.   To tackle issues with traffic and congestion, the council is using AI technology, extended the city centre Bus […]

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View article Council announces full closure of Drypool Bridge to progress major repair programme

Council announces full closure of Drypool Bridge to progress major repair programme

Hull City Council has confirmed that Drypool Bridge will be fully closed to all vehicles and pedestrians from Monday 15 September to late-November 2025, to allow the next phase of a major repair and strengthening programme to take place. The council, working in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, began […]

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View article Drypool Bridge: Council to start fixing key city bridge

Drypool Bridge: Council to start fixing key city bridge

Hull City Council has confirmed that repair and strengthening works on Drypool Bridge will begin this month (July), with Esh Construction and Mason Clark Associates leading the project.  Following the receipt of a Marine Management Organisation (MMO) licence last week, the contractors will begin setting up the site compound on the former Rank Hovis site from Monday 7 July, […]

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View article Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to support Drypool Bridge repair scheme 

Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to support Drypool Bridge repair scheme 

Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates to support the delivery of a programme of works to futureproof and extend the lifespan of Drypool Bridge.  Alongside Esh Construction Limited (Cabinet approves appointment of contractor for Drypool Bridge investment – Hull CC News ), Mason Clark Associates have been appointed to support the repair and strengthening […]

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View article Cabinet approves appointment of contractor for Drypool Bridge investment

Cabinet approves appointment of contractor for Drypool Bridge investment

Hull City Council’s cabinet has approved the appointment of Esh Construction Limited to deliver a programme of works to futureproof and extend the lifespan of Drypool Bridge. The historic structure has been a part of the city’s transport network and skyline for generations, but a routine inspection in April 2024 discovered that several of the […]

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View article Drypool Bridge: “We are dedicated to doing the repair work properly”, says Councillor Mark Ieronimo 

Drypool Bridge: “We are dedicated to doing the repair work properly”, says Councillor Mark Ieronimo 

Cllr Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transportation, roads, and highways, went ‘back to the floor’ as he joined Hull City Council’s bridges team at Drypool Bridge.  The visit, which took place on Thursday 11 July, allowed Cllr Ieronimo to gain a firsthand understanding of the extensive design, repair, and strengthening works required.  This site visit underscores the […]

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View article Drypool Bridge overnight closures to allow for district heat survey

Drypool Bridge overnight closures to allow for district heat survey

Drypool Bridge will close for three nights next week to allow for surveys to take place as part of the council’s Hull District Heat Network (HDHN) project. The closures will take place on Clarence Street between 8pm and 6am on Monday 24, Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 June. The road will reopen as normal at […]

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View article Principal contractors appointed to progress repairs on Drypool Bridge

Principal contractors appointed to progress repairs on Drypool Bridge

Hull City Council has today (Wednesday 12 June) announced the appointment of Esh Construction Limited and Mason Clark Associates, to progress the design, repair, and strengthening of Drypool Bridge.  Following a routine inspection in April, it was discovered that several of the load-bearing columns under Drypool Bridge had significantly deteriorated. As a result, the historic […]

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View article Drypool Bridge reopens after detailed investigations and surveys confirm safety 

Drypool Bridge reopens after detailed investigations and surveys confirm safety 

Drypool Bridge has reopened today (Friday 26 April) following the completion of detailed investigations and surveys, which have concluded that the bridge is safe for use whilst major repair works are being planned.  During these investigations, carried out on behalf of the Council by engineering specialists, Mason Clark Associates, detailed assessments were made of the […]

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View article Drypool Bridge emergency closure 

Drypool Bridge emergency closure 

Drypool Bridge will be closed to road users from 7pm tonight until further notice.  Following a routine inspection, which was carried out earlier today (Wednesday 10 April), Drypool Bridge will be closed from 7pm tonight until further notice, as a precautionary measure.  This closure will allow for a further detailed investigation to be carried out tomorrow (Thursday 11 […]

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