Posts List
Traffic and Travel
More closures announced on A63 Castle Street for ‘phased completion’ of works
The overnight closures will continue through April
View Image
Traffic moves through the new underpass on the A63 in Hull(Image: Hull Live)
A new series of overnight closures have been announced on the A63 Castle Street in Hull as part of a “phased completion” of the £355m upgrade scheme. Over the past week, the new split-level Mytongate junction was gradually opened to traffic after six years of works to create it.
Vehicles are now able to use the new underpass and the junction connecting the A63 Ferensway and Commercial Road above it. However, National Highways says further closures will be needed to complete the project.
They are scheduled as follows and will be in place on both sides of the carriageway in the area of the upgrade scheme between 8pm and 6am unless stated otherwise:
- Friday, March 27 – delayed westbound closure to 10.30pm for Hull KR fixture against St Helens
- Monday, March 30 to Wednesday, April 1
- Tuesday, April 7 to Friday, April 10
- Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17
- Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24
- Monday, April 27 to Thursday, April 30 – Thursday westbound closure delayed to 10.30pm for Hull KR fixture against Castleford
Engineers completed work to allow the entry and exit slip roads and access to Commercial Road and Ferensway earlier this week. National Highways says the project has been “one of the most complex engineering challenges in the UK” and it should speed up journeys between east and west Hull.
As well as lowering the level of the A63 at Mytongate junction so traffic can continue moving without stopping at traffic lights as was the case previously, a new connection has been made above it between Ferensway and Commercial Road. The project has also seen the eastbound carriageway widened to three lanes between Princes Dock Street and Market Place.
Road users are being advised to follow the updated road signs, stay in lane, and take extra care while getting used to the alterations.
Article continues below
Did you know you can make Hull Live a preferred source of Hull news in Google, which will mean you get more of our breaking news, exclusives, and must-read stories straight away? Here’s more information about what this means and how to do it – you can also do it straight away by clicking here.
Food and Drink
From waiter to owner, a 15-year journey comes full circle at Zarley’s Wine Bar & Grill in Beverley
Zarley’s Wine Bar & Grill – previously Lucias – has officially opened its doors in the heart of Beverley, marking an exciting new chapter for the town’s food and drink scene and a deeply personal milestone for its owner.
The opening weekend has already seen an incredible response, with locals turning out in force to support the new venue. The team at Zarley’s have described the first few days as “nothing short of amazing,” with the warm welcome from the people of Beverley setting the tone for what’s to come.
Eyyup Demir, owner of Zarley’s, said: “The support we’ve had already has honestly blown us away. To see so many people come through the doors in the first few days means everything to us.”
Behind Zarley’s is a story over a decade in the making. The owner, already known locally for owning Central 42, began his journey at the very same site back in 2010, when it was previously home to Lucias.
Starting as a waiter, he quickly rose through the ranks, becoming manager just one week later and going on to spend five years building his experience in the restaurant. “This place means a lot to me,” he said.
“I started here as a waiter back in 2010, so to come back now and open my own restaurant in the same building is a real full-circle moment.” In 2016, he took the leap to open his own venue, Central 42, which has since become a well-loved name in Beverley.
Now, nearly ten years on, he returns to where it all began, this time as owner, bringing with him years of experience, passion, and a clear vision for something new. Zarley’s Wine Bar & Grill, North Bar Within, offers a relaxed yet stylish dining experience, serving a menu of steaks, seafood, pizzas and pastas alongside fine wines, cocktails and premium drinks.
Designed to suit everything from casual lunches to evening dining and drinks, the venue aims to become a go-to destination in the town. The name “Zarley’s” itself adds another personal touch as it is a combination of the owner, Eyyup’s, two daughters’ names, Zara and Leyla, making the restaurant not just a business, but something built around family.
“We wanted to create somewhere people can come for any occasion, whether it’s lunch, dinner, or just drinks,” he said. “It’s relaxed, it’s stylish, and it’s something we’re really proud of.”
With strong early momentum and a powerful story behind it, Zarley’s is already shaping up to be one of Beverley’s most exciting new openings of the year. “This is just the beginning,” he said. “We can’t wait to keep welcoming people in and building something special here.”
