A number of overnight closures are being lined up this month for work that will ‘make journeys smoother and safer’
Hull City Council has confirmed that overnight improvement works will begin on Priory Way next week. The carriageway resurfacing and road marking upgrades come in response to feedback from residents and motorists, it said.
The works will take place from the junction with Saxon Way to the top of the A63 westbound exit slip road. Currently, they are set to be performed on night between Tuesday, August 26 and Friday, August 29, weather permitting.
Between 8pm and 6am on these days, the road will be fully closed to ensure the safety of both workers and road users. A signed diversion route will be put in place, the council said.
The aim of the scheme is to renew the deteriorated areas of carriageway, to ensure it will provide a safe, smooth, and skid-resistant route. The council said: “These improvements aim to enhance road safety and improve the driving experience for motorists using this strategic route.”
Upkeep of Priory Way is particularly important for maintaining connectivity as it is a key link to the National Highways-owned A63. The council explained that the improvement works align with its commitment to “delivering safer, more efficient roads across the city”.
Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure at Hull City Council, said: “We know how important Priory Way is for keeping Hull moving, especially as a key link to the A63.
“These essential improvements will not only make journeys smoother and safer for motorists, but also support our wider efforts to maintain a high-quality road network across the city.”
Cllr Ieronimo said that the authority was doing everything it could to keep disruption to a minimum, such as by carrying out the work overnight and during the school holidays. He added: “Thank you, in advance, to residents and motorists for their patience and understanding whilst we carry out these works.”
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