New 20mph zones now in place in Hull’s Old Town

Hull Daily Mail Icon News Hull & East Yorkshire News Hull City Council New signage has been placed across the Old Town 14:00, 17 Sep 2025 Updated 21:01, 17 Sep 2025 A new 20mph sign on Bond Street (Image: Hull Live) A new 20mph zone has come into force in Hull’s Old Town. The changes are a part of Hull City Council’s wider safety improvement scheme for Lowgate. New signs have been erected for the speed restrictions which came into force on Monday, September 15. It is hoped the new restrictions will reduce the risk of accidents near Hull College and the retail and entertainment venues located between George Street and the A63 Castle Street. The new zone also covers Savile Street, Vernon Street, Queens Dock Avenue, Princes Dock Street, Guildhall Road, Alfred Gelder Street and the side streets off Lowgate that border the River Hull. The scheme is the first step of the wider improvement scheme for Lowgate, the council said, which was designed in response to a request from the city’s coroner after a pedestrian fatality. The new 20mph zone for Hull’s Old Town area (Image: Hull City Council) The other works that are planned include: widening the footway outside of O’Leary’s public house at Lowgate / Scale Lane to reduce the width of the carriageway to make crossing easier and create a lay-by for the taxi rank a new signalised crossing facility at Silver Street / Scale Lane widening the footpath at various locations on Market Place and Lowgate an additional pedestrian crossing on Market Place, adjacent to North Church Side. In addition to these measures, the council is considering making improvements to pedestrian crossing facilities near Hull College. Proposals will be further developed after Queen’s Gardens has reopened when pedestrian surveys can be carried out. A new 20mph sign on George Street (Image: Hull Live) Due to prioritisation of the work to Drypool Bridge, the council has made the decision to undertake the works to Lowgate in late summer 2026 to reduce disruption and impact on the highway network. The council will be going out to tender to secure a contractor for these works early next year. Cllr Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure at Hull City Council has explained the importance of the new restrictions. He said: “The council takes its responsibilities very seriously when it comes to the important issue of road safety and is determined to improve the city’s infrastructure to create safe and welcoming neighbourhoods as well as making the city healthier, fairer and more environmentally friendly. “The implementation of the new 20mph zone for Hull’s Old Town, including Lowgate, is the first step to improving safety in this area. By reducing vehicle speeds, widening the footpaths and providing better crossing facilities, not only are we improving safety, but we are providing an accessible walking environment for everyone in the community.” Do you feel safe on the roads? You can have your say by completing the poll below or by clicking…
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