Works to begin on Freetown Way and George Street in…
Work is being coordinated on two city centre projects including the first phase of the scheme to bring back two lanes on each side of Freetown Way 08:08, 10 Apr 2026 Updated 08:10, 10 Apr 2026 Lanes on Freetown Way will be narrowed and part of one side of George Street will be closed to traffic from next week due to work on two Hull city centre projects. From Monday, April 13, traffic management will create sections of narrow lanes along Freetown Way to enable drainage works, ducting and surveys to be undertaken. This forms part of the first phase of the Freetown Way scheme, which will see the return of two lanes of traffic in each direction, alongside off-road cycle tracks. At the same time, part of George Street, between the junctions with Freetown Way and Wincolmlee, will be closed eastbound to all vehicles. This will allow for the installation of pipework for Hull City Council ’s district heating project, which will deliver heating and hot water to public and private sector customers. The council says work on the projects has been coordinated to take place at the same time to minimise the impact on road users. Planned diversions during the George Street closure will be via Wilberforce Drive, Lowgate and the A63 to Great Union Street. Stagecoach service 10 and East Yorkshire services 24, 75 and 277 will also be diverted. National Highways’ planned eastbound slip road closure at Market Plac…
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