New 20mph zone approved for Hull’s Old Town 9th July 2025 Work to implement a new 20mph zone in Hull’s Old Town area, as part of the safety improvement scheme for Lowgate, has been given the greenlight to progress by Hull City Council. The new 20mph zone aims to reduce the risk of accidents for all road users near Hull College and the retail and entertainment […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoHull Old TownLowgateLowgate Road Safety Improvement Scheme
Council to engage with residents and businesses about safety improvements to Lowgate 6th February 2025 Hull City Council has launched a six-week engagement exercise to provide information and seek feedback from the public and other stakeholders about a series of changes to improve road safety in the Lowgate area of the city centre. As part of its highway’s capital programme, the council is looking to: In addition to these preventative […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoLowgateroad safety
Service to be held to remember Hull’s road traffic victims 13th November 2024 A service is to be held to remember people who tragically lost their lives over the years on Hull’s roads. It will take place at St Mary’s Church on Lowgate this Sunday, 17 November, starting at 2:30pm. The service is part of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, which takes place globally on […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonLord MayorLowgate
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 […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportLowgatePell Frischmannroad safetySafer Roads Humber
Cabinet considers road safety proposals in Old Town area 24th July 2023 Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today considered new proposed safety measures for the Old Town area of the city centre. This is in response to a request from the city’s coroner after Rebecca Kirby tragically died after being struck by a car when crossing Lowgate on the evening of 27 August 2021. The coroner’s report […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoLowgateOld Town
Weekly roadworks update – April 14 14th April 2022 Work to improve the paving in Lowgate and Market Place is now complete. The new footpaths benefit from a high-quality natural stone finish, further enhancing the appearance of the Old Town and making it more accessible for everyone. The road has now reopened to traffic in both directions. While some snagging work may continue into […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateLowgateMarket PlaceOld TownRoadworks
Paving in Hull’s Old Town to be transformed as major improvements take place 26th August 2021 Plans to transform the streets in Hull’s Old Town have been revealed. Work to improve paving along key city centre routes will begin next month with footpaths in Lowgate, Market Place and Bowlalley Lane being treated to brand new paving. The new footpaths will benefit from a high quality natural stone finish, enhancing the attractive […] Read more News Transport & Streets Fruit MarketHull Old TownLowgateMarket PlacePBS Construction
Northern Gas Networks to carry out urgent work in Lowgate, Hull 27th May 2021 Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is carrying out essential work to provide a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Hull for many years to come. Work to replace the ageing metallic main on Lowgate with a more durable plastic main will begin on Tuesday 1 June 2021 and is expected to last up to […] Read more News Transport & Streets Alfred Gelder StreetBowlalley LaneLowgateNorthern Gas Networks
