North Bridge

View article Cabinet to consider major investment programme for city’s infrastructure

Cabinet to consider major investment programme for city’s infrastructure

5th June 2025

Hull City Council’s cabinet is set to review proposals for a five-year investment programme to improve and enhance Hull’s infrastructure, preserve its history and keep the city moving. A report, which represents a shift in the council’s approach by bringing capital spending, maintenance and inspections together to ensure the longevity and conservation of the city’s […]

View article North Bridge: Weekend closure for vital resurfacing work

North Bridge: Weekend closure for vital resurfacing work

12th May 2025

Hull City Council announce 48-hour closure for North Bridge. The council is set to close North Bridge for 48 hours next weekend to carry out essential resurfacing and waterproofing works, to ensure the structure remains safe for road users. This closure is also part of the mitigation measures ahead of the major repair and strengthening scheme on […]

View article Overnight closures for routine inspections on North Bridge

Overnight closures for routine inspections on North Bridge

2nd April 2024

Routine inspection works will take place on North Bridge this month (April), to ensure its continued safety and reliability. To allow the works to be carried out safely, overnight closures will be in place daily between midnight and 6am from Sunday 7 April to Friday 19 April. A short, signed diversion route will be in […]

View article Weekend closure for essential repairs on North Bridge

Weekend closure for essential repairs on North Bridge

16th May 2023

North Bridge will be closed for 48 hours this weekend. The closure will be in place from 6am on Saturday 20 May until 6am on Monday 22 May. Hull City Council’s bridges team, alongside Midland Industrial Flooring, will be carrying out essential maintenance to the carriageway to repair worn areas of the non-slip/waterproofing surfacing. The […]

View article Work to major city centre route now complete

Work to major city centre route now complete

30th April 2021

George Street, including North Bridge, has reopened to motorists following a two week closure for critical gas infrastructure repair works. The route was closed so that Northern Gas Networks (NGN) could repair a 36 metre long gas main across George Street. During the closure, Hull City Council also carried out essential works to North Bridge […]

View article Northern Gas Networks to undertake essential works on major Hull route

Northern Gas Networks to undertake essential works on major Hull route

16th April 2021

Major works to improve gas connections in a popular part of the city centre will take place this week. From 12am on Saturday 17 April, Northern Gas Networks (NGN) will be undertaking essential works to repair a 36 metre long gas main in George Street. As a result, a road closure will be in place […]

View article West-bound cycle lane in North Bridge temporarily suspended

West-bound cycle lane in North Bridge temporarily suspended

21st January 2021

The cycle lane heading west across North Bridge will be temporarily removed so that repair work can take place to the bridge. Cyclists will be diverted onto the footpath, and are advised to dismount when crossing. Motorists will remain unaffected by this diversion and can continue to use North Bridge as normal. These measures will […]

View article Sunday closure in North Bridge

Sunday closure in North Bridge

9th October 2020

North Bridge will close for a short period this weekend. On Sunday 11 October from 6am to 8pm, the bridge will close to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians for essential repair work. The diversion will be via Drypool Bridge. Hull City Council asks motorists to be patient during this short closure and apologises for any inconvenience […]

View article Roadworks to begin in Great Union Street

Roadworks to begin in Great Union Street

10th June 2020

Essential maintenance works will begin in Great Union Street from Monday 15 June. The road will be closed to northbound traffic between Witham and Clarence Street and vehicle access will on be permitted one way from North Bridge and Witham and exiting from Clarence Street. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways at Hull City […]

View article Sculcoates Bridge to remain closed until further notice

Sculcoates Bridge to remain closed until further notice

12th March 2020

Sculcoates Bridge will remain closed to motorists until further notice. A three-day inspection has identified a number of issues with the structure, which now needs urgently repairing. Peter Curry, structures, safety and emergency planning manager for Streetscene, said: “We had hoped to get the bridge repaired and open to commuters by Friday morning, however following […]

View article Sculcoates Bridge to close for three days

Sculcoates Bridge to close for three days

6th March 2020

Sculcoates Bridge is closing for essential repairs from Tuesday 10 March at 6am to Friday 13 March at 6am. The bridge in Chapman Street will be closed to motorists to allow repairs to be carried out. These additional repairs were identified following investigation work that took place in October last year. The diversion route for […]

View article Sculcoates Bridge to close for two days

Sculcoates Bridge to close for two days

11th October 2019

Sculcoates Bridge will be closed for essential repair work. The bridge in Chapman Street will be closed on Tuesday 15 October at 6am to Wednesday 16 October at 8pm for the works. During the most recent inspection in July, some maintenance work was identified. The specialist parts to carry out the repair work have now […]