Dates for Drypool Bridge’s eight-week closure revealed

“We urge everyone to work with us and be part of the solution,” a senior councillor says ahead of the lengthy closure 17:04, 14 May 2026 Updated 17:05, 14 May 2026 Drypool Bridge is set for a further eight-week full closure. Drivers also faced an over two-month closure in Autumn of last year. In 2024 a routine inspection of the major city centre bridge revealed that significant work was needed to prevent the structure’s failure. Following a closure between September and November 2025, the bridge was reopened with traffic management in place. Hull City Council has confirmed the bridge will close again for “around eight weeks” from Wednesday, May 27. The first closure involved the removal of defective concrete, essential column reconstruction and general concrete repairs. Works during the second full closure will focus on: Repairing and protecting the concrete on the river-facing side of the bridge to prevent future damage Cleaning and repainting key structural parts to improve durability Removing the old road surfacing and installing new waterproofing and surfacing on the west approach to the bridge Resurfacing the road on the east side to provide a smoother, safer finish The council has confirmed that after the closure work will continue on Drypool Bridge until the Winter. The bridge will be open to traffic in both directions under traffic management. Bus Gate To ensure the continued reliability of bus services during Drypool Bridge’s closure, the operating area of the city centre Bus Gate will be amended. The Bus Gate will be in operation from Guildhall Road to Dock Street,…
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