City bridge to close for two months for repairs

Drypool Bridge is raised to allow shipping along the River Hull

A major bridge across the River Hull is to close for more than two months for repairs.

Drypool Bridge in the city centre will shut from 15 September for "a major repair and strengthening programme", the council said.

An inspection in April last year found there was significant deterioration to several of the structure's load bearing columns.

Work includes replacing the affected bearings, adding anti-corrosion coating to parts of the metalwork and waterproofing the road deck.

Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said the work was "about protecting the city centre economy, preserving our heritage and investing in Hull's future."

"Drypool Bridge has served Hull for generations and this repair work will make sure it continues to be safe and reliable for decades to come," he said.

"We know the closure will cause disruption, and I want to thank everyone in advance for their patience."

Hull City Council previously announced a 454-space car park to try and minimise traffic disruption during the works.

The facility will be built on derelict land off Holderness Road, formerly the site of a car dealership.

The work is scheduled to last until the end of November

A council spokesperson said: "During the closure, additional pressure is expected on North Bridge and Myton Bridge and the council is encouraging all road users and pedestrians to plan ahead, use alternative routes into and out of the city centre, where possible, and allow extra time for their journeys."

Work is scheduled to end in late November.

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