A63 Hull roadworks on track to meet ‘key milestone’ this…
The A63 Mytongate project is set to reach a key milestone this spring, according to National Highways. The £355m scheme involves building a new split-level junction, with Castle Street passing beneath the Ferensway/Commercial Road axis. Yesterday (Monday), motorists complained of delays after the two lanes of the eastbound carriageway were split around the roadworks, with one lane to the south and one to the north. According to the latest timescale, both lanes will switch to the north of the new underpass in April. The scheme is then due to be completed in 2025 as planned. READ MORE: Mobile speed cameras in Hull and East Yorkshire Feb 18-24, including key Beverley route East Park gates campaigners claim people's 'views ignored' as council survey suggests slim reopening support On Monday morning, motorists reported tailbacks all the way to the Humber Bridge. National Highways apologised for the delays and said drivers would take some time to get used to the new layout. “Variable message” signs have been placed before the Ferensway junction to offer advice to drivers, with those turning into town advised to stay in the left-hand lane. The signs are also designed to direct HGV drivers into allocated lanes, according to National Highways. Workers are currently building deep walls on either side of the road, which will be lowered to create the underpass. The works involve in
SEE FULL ARTICLE
