The major city centre road project was completed earlier this year
A number of key local figures attended the A63 opening ceremony(Image: Hull Live)
An opening ceremony has been held to celebrate the official opening of the A63 Castle Street project. The £355m National Highways scheme has created a new split-level junction at Mytongate.
In March, the over half decade-long project was completed, as traffic began to flow both on the new underpass and street-level bridge. Several sets of traffic lights have been eliminated from the major road, whilst traffic can once again turn right onto the A63 from Ferensway.
The ceremony was held at the Holiday Inn at Hull Marina, just a stone’s throw from the A63. Fran Oliver, Senior Project Manager, gave a presentation in which she explained how, in addition to the road project itself, National Highways have been involved in a number of other initiatives in the city. For example, the agency has been involved in the South Blockhouse excavation and the Spurn Lightship visitor centre.
A number of key figures from the city attended the event. The leader of Hull City Council, Cllr Mike Ross; the local MP, Emma Hardy; local ward councillor Daren Hale; and the council’s portfolio holder for transport, Mark Ieronimo were all in attendance.
Councillor Mike Ross said: “The Castle Street scheme has been one of, if not, the most significant highways projects in Hull in the last 50 years. The residents of Hull should be thanked for their patience over the last few years while the work has been underway.
“The long term gain for Hull, in terms of smoother flow through the city and the improved access either side of Castle Street, will hopefully mean it has all been worth it. We are already seeing the benefits on the ground.”
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Emma Hardy, who represents Hull West and Haltemprice in Parliament, said: “I know that the completion of this project is a real relief to local residents and it’s great to see it finally open. It’s already clear that since the A63 reopened, journey times have definitely improved. I’ve felt the difference in my own journeys, and I hope local residents have too.
“As Hull continues to grow and new industry develops along the Humber, it’s vital that our infrastructure keeps pace. Making it easier to get in and out of the city, and along the A63, is a big step forward in improving connectivity and strengthening Hull’s attractiveness for future investment.”
The A63 Castle Street project is one of a number of major multi-year projects in Hull that are set to be completed in 2026. This year has already seen the opening on Queen’s Gardens, the Spurn Lightship, and upgrades to Humber Dock Street, whilst the Maritime Museum is set to open on August 8.
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