Six-week roadworks for 'deteriorating' Hull street

2 hours ago

Jessica Lanein Hull

News image — Hull City Council says it will be carrying out improvements to Alfred Gelder Street

Hull City Council Road works on Alfred Gelder Street. There are rows of orange and white traffic cones in the centre of the road. In the foreground on the right, a “keep left” blue circular road sign with a white arrow is mounted on a small stand, weighted down by sandbags. Metal barriers line the pavement on the right, enclosing a section of the street. Red-brick and light-coloured buildings run along both sides of the road, with trees casting shadows across the scene. In the distance, a bridge-like structure and an industrial-style tower are visible, along with more cones and construction equipment. The sky is partly cloudy. — Hull City Council says it will be carrying out improvements to Alfred Gelder Street

Major roadworks will take place in Hull city centre later this month.

Hull City Council said it would be carrying out essential highway improvement works on Alfred Gelder Street, near Lowgate, from 15 June because the road was "deteriorating".

The authority said it would take six weeks to complete and aimed to minimise disruption by making sure the work was carried out while Drypool Bridge remained closed.

Tarik Bolton, owner of Food for Cowboys, operating on the street, said he feared the closure may impact businesses in the area.

He said the closure of Drypool Bridge last year had affected him and neighbouring businesses.

"Last time we couldn't get deliveries in and we couldn't get rid of our waste.

"Redeveloping this infrastructure is necessary but if you know you're putting businesses out have a plan in place. Find out what it is we need to do to support these businesses and keep them going."

Hull City Council said it had "engaged directly with businesses and residents in the area over the past few weeks", including holding a meeting on Thursday, with feedback from those discussions incorporated into the final plans.

The works include resurfacing of the road from Drypool Bridge to Lowgate and repairing the existing bus stop facilities.

A new signal-controlled pedestrian crossing will also be installed between High Street and Gandhi Way, improving access to the Museum Quarter, the council said.

A temporary one-way system will be in operation with diversions in place, while bus stops will be suspended.

Drypool Bridge has been shut to all vehicles and pedestrians since 27 May as part of a major repair and strengthening programme.

It follows an initial closure between September and November, which was lifted to allow the bridge to remain open during the busy Christmas period.

Councillor Mark Ieronimo, portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure at the council, said he hoped disruption would be kept to a minimum and thanked residents and businesses for their patience.

"We encourage them to get in touch with us if they have any more questions or concerns, so we can provide appropriate support," he added.

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