Hull Marfleet Lane flyover strengthening work delayed

Work was due to begin on Monday but has been delayed

Work to strengthen a flyover in Hull which was due to start on Monday has been delayed, the council has said.

Hull City Council said work on the Marfleet Lane flyover would ensure it could continue to carry the weight of traffic needing to use it.

The work included major alterations to the structure and a full reconstruction of the carriageway, the authority said.

But on Monday a spokesperson said contractors had been unable to start due to "supply chain issues".

The flyover was expected to shut for up to five weeks while the work was carried out.

In a statement on social media a council spokesperson said they were "awaiting an update from the contractor" and a new start date will be confirmed.

Andy Burton, the council's assistant director for street scene, said: "We want to make sure Hull's roads are safe for everyone who uses them, which is why we are carrying out these repairs to Marfleet Lane flyover.

"Unfortunately, this will involve a diversion, as this is the only way to carry out this type of work.

"To minimise disruption, we have brought forward the works as much as possible to partially coincide with school holidays and co-ordinated with those being undertaken by National Highways on the A63.

"As ever, we ask for your cooperation and thank you for your patience," he added.