Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 22 May 22nd May 2026 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: For more infomation about the Drypool Bridge closure, visit: Drypool Bridge | Programmes – Bridges | Hull Read more News Transport & Streets Drypool BridgeHull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Council reintroduces Bus Gate to support public transport during Drypool Bridge closure 22nd May 2026 Hull City Council will reintroduce the city centre Bus Gate from Wednesday 27 May for around eight weeks, to support bus use during the closure of Drypool Bridge. The council has a legal duty to minimise disruption to public transport when planning and delivering major road works, ensuring bus routes remain operational wherever reasonably possible. This includes taking appropriate steps to protect the reliability and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Bus GateCouncillor Mark IeronimoDrypool Bridge
Council confirms dates for Drypool Bridge closure 14th May 2026 After an initial announcement at the end of 2025, Hull City Council has now confirmed that Drypool Bridge will fully close to all vehicles and pedestrians for around eight weeks from Wednesday 27 May, as the major repair and strengthening programme enters a crucial phase. The council, in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, have been […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
‘I’m really proud to be working on such an important structure’: Meet the apprentice helping to fix Hull’s Drypool Bridge 12th February 2026 Hull City Council is shining a light on Bernard Fredy Djikingue Siewe – an aspiring quantity surveyor working on one of the city’s most iconic structures, Drypool Bridge. Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Councillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedNational Apprenticeship Week
Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to help fix Hull’s bridges 2nd February 2026 Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates, a Hull-based engineering consultancy, to lead repair and maintenance works on the city’s ageing bridges. Read more News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Cllr Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeMason Clark AssociatesScale Lane footbridge
Drypool Bridge: Council announces details on next phase of works 18th December 2025 Hull City Council has announced the details for the next phase of works on Drypool Bridge. The bridge will be fully closed to all vehicles and pedestrians for eight weeks from mid-late May 2026, as part of the major repair and strengthening programme. The council, in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, have been working to fix the […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
Drypool Bridge: First phase of essential repairs successfully completed on time 26th November 2025 Drypool Bridge will reopen to two-way traffic and pedestrians from 8pm on Thursday 27 November, following the successful completion of the first phase of essential repair works. The council, in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, is working to fix the bridge following inspections last year, which highlighted the need for major repairs to […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
Council thanks people for their support during bridge closure 3rd October 2025 Hull City Council has thanked residents and road-users for their continued patience as the council continues to fix Drypool Bridge. The council recognises the impact this has had on daily travel and is working hard to minimise disruption. To tackle issues with traffic and congestion, the council is using AI technology, extended the city centre Bus […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Bus GateDrypool BridgeKerry Ryanpublic transporttraffic and trave
Council announces full closure of Drypool Bridge to progress major repair programme 2nd September 2025 Hull City Council has confirmed that Drypool Bridge will be fully closed to all vehicles and pedestrians from Monday 15 September to late-November 2025, to allow the next phase of a major repair and strengthening programme to take place. The council, working in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, began […] Read more News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
Drypool Bridge: Council to start fixing key city bridge 1st July 2025 Hull City Council has confirmed that repair and strengthening works on Drypool Bridge will begin this month (July), with Esh Construction and Mason Clark Associates leading the project. Following the receipt of a Marine Management Organisation (MMO) licence last week, the contractors will begin setting up the site compound on the former Rank Hovis site from Monday 7 July, […] Read more News Rivers and bridges contraflowCouncillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to support Drypool Bridge repair scheme 25th April 2025 Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates to support the delivery of a programme of works to futureproof and extend the lifespan of Drypool Bridge. Alongside Esh Construction Limited (Cabinet approves appointment of contractor for Drypool Bridge investment – Hull CC News ), Mason Clark Associates have been appointed to support the repair and strengthening […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Drypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedGillian OsgerbyMason Clark Associates
Cabinet approves appointment of contractor for Drypool Bridge investment 28th January 2025 Hull City Council’s cabinet has approved the appointment of Esh Construction Limited to deliver a programme of works to futureproof and extend the lifespan of Drypool Bridge. The historic structure has been a part of the city’s transport network and skyline for generations, but a routine inspection in April 2024 discovered that several of the […] Read more News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction Limited
