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View article Drypool Bridge: Preserving a historic Hull landmark for future generations 

Drypool Bridge: Preserving a historic Hull landmark for future generations 

Drypool Bridge, a vital crossing over the River Hull, is undergoing a major repair and strengthening scheme, to preserve its heritage and ensure it remains safe and reliable for years to come.  Located between Alfred Gelder Street and Clarence Street, Drypool Bridge provides a key transport route connecting east and west Hull.  Situated in an area rich in history, the bridge has witnessed Hull’s transformation from a bustling maritime […]

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View article Council confirms dates for Drypool Bridge closure

Council confirms dates for Drypool Bridge closure

After an initial announcement at the end of 2025, Hull City Council has now confirmed that Drypool Bridge will fully close to all vehicles and pedestrians for around eight weeks from Wednesday 27 May, as the major repair and strengthening programme enters a crucial phase.   The council, in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, have been […]

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View article Complex engineering work continues on Scale Lane Footbridge

Complex engineering work continues on Scale Lane Footbridge

Hull City Council announces short-term closure of Scale Lane footbridge to undertake specialist engineering work.   As part of the council’s long‑term infrastructure maintenance programme, Mason Clark Associates were appointed to carry out detailed investigations of Scale Lane footbridge earlier this year after it was identified in 2024 that the bridge’s bespoke swing mechanism required repair.  As part of these investigations, three of the bridge’s wheels […]

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View article Scale Lane footbridge: Council announce next phase of investigations ahead of repair programme 

Scale Lane footbridge: Council announce next phase of investigations ahead of repair programme 

Hull City Council has announced the next phase of investigation work on Scale Lane footbridge will start later this month (January).  Following inspections carried out in August 2024, it was discovered that the structures unique swing mechanism needs repairing.  To develop a comprehensive repair scheme, as part of the council’s five-year infrastructure maintenance programme, Mason Clark Associates were appointed to undertake detailed […]

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