The Drypool Bridge in Hull’s city centre will be closed from September 15
A major bridge that traverses the River Hull will be closed for more than two months so that repairs can be carried out. The council have announced Drypool Bridge in the city centre will be shut from September 15, for “a major repair and strengthening programme”. At this stage, work is scheduled to end in late November.
The announcement came after an inspection in April last year found there was significant deterioration to several of the structure’s load bearing columns. Work that will be conducted in the scheduled repairs includes replacing the affected bearings, waterproofing the road deck and adding anti-corrosion coating to parts of the metalwork.
Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said: “Drypool Bridge has served Hull for generations and this repair work will make sure it continues to be safe and reliable for decades to come. We know the closure will cause disruption, and I want to thank everyone in advance for their patience.
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“It’s important to keep our city moving, so we’ve worked hard to develop a programme that keeps disruption to a minimum. Although a full closure is needed for this next phase of works, we remain committed to keeping traffic flowing outside of the closure period through carefully planned traffic management.
“We urge everyone to work with us and be part of the solution. Please plan ahead, consider alternative travel options and bear with us while we carry out these vital improvements. This isn’t just about repairs – it’s about protecting the city centre economy, preserving our heritage and investing in Hull’s future.”
The council will create a free car park on Holderness Road for over 300 vehicles to try and minimise traffic disruption during the works. This area will be built on derelict land off Holdnerness Road which was formerly the site of a car dealership, according to the BBC.
The council also announced access to 17 bus services running to the city centre, on average, every two minutes in an effort to curve the disruption expected to be caused by the bridge work. This will include a discounted £2 return fare on both Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire bus services for those boarding from the temporary park & ride facility that will be put into place.
Councillor Ieronimo added: “We completely understand our residents’ frustrations when it comes to roadworks, especially in instances where one lot of works in an area are completed but are then seemingly followed by another.
“Alongside our partners in the utility sectors, we have been working more closely to reduce such instances so that we can keep traffic moving.”
To find out more about the mitigation measures council plans to have in place, visit here.