Repairs to Hull's pavements to start next month

The deteriorated pavement in Chanterlands Avenue, Hull

Pavements across Hull will undergo "much-needed" repairs next month, the council has said.

Hull City Council said resurfacing will take place in Benedict Road, Chanterlands Avenue, Chester Road, Helmsley Grove, Hessle Road, Wascana Close, Luton Road, and Woodgate Road.

Work is expected to begin on 6 November and take six months to complete.

Councillor Mark Ieronimo said pedestrians would "welcome the smooth new surfaces".

Pedestrians can look forward to smoother surfaces from next month, the council says

To reduce the impact on residents, the work will be carried out in separate stages on the following dates:

• Benedict Road (southern footpath from Hilary Grove to outside number 92) - Monday 6 November to Friday 10 November

• Chanterlands Avenue (western footpath from Park Avenue West to Tennyson Avenue) - Monday 13 November to Tuesday 21 November

• Chester Road (full length) - Wednesday 22 November to Thursday 30 November

• Helmsley Grove (southern footpath from Garton Grove to Ampleforth Grove) - Friday 1 December to Wednesday 20 December

• Hessle Road (northern footpath between the two access roads to Pickering Road) - Monday 8 January to Sunday 14 January

• Luton Road (western footpath) and Woodgate Road (full length)- Friday 12 January to Tuesday 13 February

• Wascana Close (full length) - Wednesday 14 February to Sunday 10 April

Footpath closures will be in place during the works although access will be maintained for residents, the council said.

Mr Ieronimo,the authority's portfolio holder for roads, said: "These works are essential to repair and maintain the surface of the footpaths, to stop them falling into poor condition.

"As investing in our city's pavements is one of my main priorities, I am very happy to see that we are on track to deliver a third more pavement improvements this year.

"I am focused on ensuring all footpaths are safe."

The work will be carried out by PBS Construction Limited on behalf of the council.