Myton Bridge: First of five weekend closures begins tonight

WEEKEND CLOSURES: Myton Bridge

By Simon Bristow

Drivers are being urged to allow plenty of time for journeys around Hull over the next five weekends due to the closure of Myton Bridge as major refurbishment work continues.

The landmark swing bridge, carrying one of the city’s busiest roads, the A63, across the River Hull, will be closed from 7pm today until 5am on Monday, July 3.

Signposted diversions will be in place.

National Highways is currently repairing the bridge, including replacement of bridge joints, bearings, waterproofing, barriers, and lighting improvements.  

The ongoing programme of work will also see overnight closures of the bridge between the same times on the following weekends:

• Friday 7 July – Monday 10 July 

• Friday 14 July – Monday 17 July 

• Friday 21 July – Monday 24 July 

• Friday 28 July – Monday 31 July 

The bridge will also close overnight from 8pm to 6am on Monday to Thursday, on these dates:

• Monday 3 July – Thursday 6 July – reopening on Friday 7 July at 6am. 

• Monday 10 July to Thursday 13 July – reopening on Friday 14 July at 6 am. 

• Monday 17 July to Thursday 20 July – reopening on Friday 21 July at 6 am. 

National Highways project manager Elvis Agbodo said: “Our first weekend closure resulted in some congestion hotspots in the city; meanwhile, traffic numbers were lower than expected on the agreed diversion route. This is not unusual during the first week of any closure as it can take time to become familiar with the new arrangements but we want to remind people to plan ahead, allowing more time for journeys.

“We’re also listening to your feedback and, to help keep traffic flowing as smoothly as possible, we’re making some changes as soon as we can to traffic signals in the area, at Great Union Street Roundabout.” 

National Highways’ advice is:

• Follow the fully signed outer diversion rather than your SatNav and stay out of box junctions; this will help to keep traffic flowing 

• Consider taking the bus or train if you need to travel into the city centre this weekend and can use public transport.  

• For drivers travelling from North Lincolnshire, the closure is signed before Humber Bridge; check the diversion for onward journeys before you travel.  

Mr Agbodo added: “There’s never a perfect time to complete essential roadworks, and we are doing all we can, including working with our team at the Castle Street major project, and with Yorkshire Water and Hull City Council, to help inform our plans.  

“We apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause and really appreciate everyone’s patience while this work is complete.”