Section of the A63 closed due to ‘flooding’ – recap

A section of the A63 has been closed due to “flooding” on Friday. Clive Sullivan Way was shut westbound between the St Andrew's Quay exit and the A15 junction through much of the morning. Significant traffic congestion was being reported due to the closure with witnesses reporting “a lot of standing water” following overnight downpours. The eastbound carriageway heading towards Hull was not affected. National Highways said clearance work was being carried out to prevent further flooding with more rainfall expected later today. Key Events Carriageway is reopening 11:38 National Highways statement 10:36 11:38 KEY EVENT Carriageway is reopening A National Highways spokesperson told Hull Live: “I’m glad to say we’re in the process of reopening the carriageway now the clearance work has been carried out.” Share 10:36 KEY EVENT National Highways statement Hull Live asked National Highways for a statement on the closure. It said: The westbound carriageway is closed due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the early hours of this morning. Humberside Fire Service attended the scene to assist with pumping out surface water. They have now left the site. The gulleys and drains are currently being cleared in preparation for the further heavy rainfall forecast to occur later today, with the aim of preventing further closures. There is currently no ETA on reopening the westbound carriageway. Share 09:48 Mark Page Tailbacks have eased but still long delays Tailbacks have eased somewhat but there are still delays on the westbound A63 as drivers are diverted onto alternative routes. National Highways is currently expecting normal traffic conditions “between 10.45am and 11am”. Share 09:06 Mark Page Update on congestion In its latest travel update, National Highways is saying there are now “delays of 50 minutes” with normal traffic conditions expected “between 10.30am and 10.45am”. Share 08:38 Mark Page Long tailbacks This traffic map shows the length of tailbacks on the A63 westbound due to the flooding closure … Traffic on the westbound A63 at 8.30am on Friday, October 3 (Image: Google) Share 08:25 Mark Page ‘Delays of 40 minutes’ Congestion is being reported back towards Hull city centre on the westbound A63 with “delays of 40 minutes”. National Highways is reporting that normal traffic conditions are “expected between 9.15am and 9.30am”. On social media, National Highways said earlier: “Our Traffic Officers are on scene and contractors will be attending shortly to assist in clearing the water. “Allow extra journey time this morning.” Share 08:19 Mark Page Traffic update Traffic reporting service Inrix says: “A63 Clive Sullivan Way Westbound closed, traffic congestion due to flooding from A1166 Brighton Street (St Andrews Quay, Hull) to A15 Boothferry Road (Hessle).” Share …
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