The major project, which began in 2020, is set to be completed next year
A “major milestone” has been reached on the A63 Castle Street project. National Highways says “the most complex concrete pours” to form the base of the underpass have been carried out as part of the development of the new Mytongate split-level junction.
A series of overnight closures took place in July for work on the central reserve of the A63. They also allowed electrical, signage and lighting improvements to be carried out at the Market Place junction.
Another overnight closure is planned this week, which will affect eastbound traffic from Daltry Street to the Ferensway slip road. This will take place from 8pm on Wednesday (August 6) before the road reopens by 6am on Thursday.
National Highways says this closure is “necessary to allow for the realignment of temporary concrete barriers”. A spokesperson added: “We would strongly advise people travelling in the area during overnight closures to plan ahead, allowing extra time for their journeys and to follow the signposted diversions. We apologise for any disruption to your journey.”
Work to lower the A63 at the junction with Ferensway and Commercial Road to create a new split-level interchange and widen the eastbound carriageway between Princes Dock Street and Market Place began in 2020. The stretch between Daltry Street and Market Place is estimated to carry more than 45,000 vehicles per day, according to National Highways.
The project, which was estimated to cost £355m, will “improve access to the port, congestion, safety and connections between the city centre and the tourist and recreational facilities”.
The scheme was originally planned to be completed by Spring 2025 but a delay to the end date was announced in December 2024 due to “extremely challenging ground conditions”.
The project is now expected to be completed in 2026.
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