Work starts on Freetown Way ahead of major investment 11th December 2025 Preparatory works are underway on Freetown Way to get the site ready for a major investment that will start in early 2026. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Active Travel EnglandBalfour BeattyCouncillor Mark IeronimoFreetown WayHull City Council
Freetown Way takes big step towards the return of two lanes of traffic and off-road cycling 14th August 2025 Following the completion of detailed design work, Hull City Council has today (Thursday 14 August) published tender documents to secure a contractor to deliver a scheme for Freetown Way that would see a return to two lanes of traffic and a focus on off-road cycling. The council aims to appoint a contractor as soon as […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelActive Travel FundCouncillor Mark IeronimoFreetown Way
Final feedback sought on design of Freetown Way Cycle Scheme 20th May 2024 Hull City Council has launched a six-week engagement exercise to seek feedback from the public and other stakeholders on the proposed final design of the new cycle scheme planned for Freetown Way. Starting today (Monday 20 May), people can view and comment on the plans, both digitally, via the council’s YourSay website, or in-person at […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoCyclingFreetown Way
Designs for Freetown Way Cycle Scheme progressing 13th March 2024 Hull City Council has released two new artist’s impressions showcasing how the new cycle scheme being planned for Freetown Way could look – including the installation of the city’s first CYCLOPS junction. The council’s contractor, Pell Frischmann Consulting Engineers Limited, is in the process of finalising design plans for the scheme, with the council aiming […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelActive Travel FundCouncillor Mark IeronimoFreetown Way
Council secures millions in funding to deliver transport improvements 21st August 2023 Hull City Council has approved grant funding allocations of over £11million to deliver a series of investments on several of the city’s key routes to promote and encourage cycling and improve road safety. The council has secured £8.757m from Active Travel England’s Active Travel Fund (ATF) and £2.99m from the Department for Transport’s Safer Roads […] Read more News Transport & Streets active travelActive Travel Fundactive travel grantBeverley RoadCouncillor Mark IeronimoFerenswayFreetown WayHolderness RoadPreston RoadSpring BankWitham
Green light for Freetown Way upgrade 19th May 2023 Government funding has been secured by Hull City Council to return Freetown Way to two lanes of traffic by installing safe, off-road cycle lanes. The footpath on both sides of Freetown Way will be widened between Witham and Blundell’s Corner to accommodate a safe, off-road cycle path, providing a segregated area for both cyclists and […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Active travel HullCllr Mike RossFreetown Way
New plans show how Freetown Way could look following major upgrade 19th August 2022 A new image has today been revealed (Friday 19 August) showing how Freetown Way could look under new plans to upgrade the busy road network and make it accessible for everyone. As part of the new scheme the bollards and cycle lanes will be removed from the road and two lanes of traffic will be […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets CommonplaceCouncillor Mark IeronimoFreetown Way
Cycle lanes to become key part of Hull’s transport network 20th December 2021 Plans to keep Hull’s improved cycling network have been confirmed. As a result, Freetown Way will return to two lanes of traffic whilst retaining a segregated cycle lane – delivering a space that is fit for everyone. Cycle lanes in Holderness Road, Spring Bank, Ferensway, Anlaby Road, Hessle Road and Beverley Road will also remain, […] Read more News Transport & Streets Active Travel FundCouncillor Dean KirkCycle lanesETROFreetown WayLCWIP
Work to improve traffic signals gets underway 21st February 2021 Work to improve key traffic signals in Freetown Way will step up a gear next week. The upgrade will take place at the junction of Freetown Way, George Street and Wilberforce Drive from Monday 22 February. Work will include improving traffic signals and relocating the pedestrian crossing to the east of the junction. Councillor Anita […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonFreetown WayRoche Civil Engineering
Hull paves way for more cycle lanes 16th November 2020 Hull City Council has been awarded £1,035,500 for further cycling improvements. This means that work to incorporate safer cycling routes in Holderness Road and Hessle Road can now begin. Freetown Way has already benefitted from a wider cycle route with light lane segregation, providing a safer travel space for cyclists. Combined bus and cycle lanes […] Read more News Transport & Streets Active HullCouncillor Daren HaleCycle investment planCyclingFerenswayFreetown WayHessle RoadHolderness RoadSpring Bank
Share your views on Hull’s new cycle lanes 20th October 2020 People are being urged to have their say on Hull’s safer cycling routes. Hull City Council has launched an interactive platform for people to have their say on the new cycle lanes. Commonplace is an online community engagement platform that allows residents to have their say on the schemes which matter to them. Cycle schemes […] Read more News Transport & Streets FerenswayFreetown WayHessle RoadHolderness Roadpop-up cycle lanesSpring Bank
Pop-up cycle lanes in Freetown Way in Hull 26th June 2020 Cycle lane improvement works have started in Freetown Way. The work will include pop-up cycle lanes with the removal of the inside lane for motorists. This means the newly segregated route between Witham and the Beverley Road-Ferensway junction will be for cyclists only. Additional signage and green road markings will also be installed. An anti-skid […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Ashcourt GroupCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingFreetown Waypop-up cycle lanes