Anger as motorists facing ‘hour-long’ journeys across Hull as Air…
Motorists in Hull have been left frustrated with some reporting ‘hour-long’ commutes across the city due to the closure of Air Street once again. The road makes up part of a busy travel network in Hull, with Air Street connecting Bank Side and Wincolmlee to Sculcoates Lane. Although closed during peak times, the road remains open between 5pm and 8am in the morning. One driver complained that it took them “an hour to get home from east hull to west Hull due to air street being closed”, while another said it took them “an hour to get from Bransholme to Princes Avenue”. The works, which started on Tuesday, January 3, were originally estimated to be completed in six weeks. Read more: Road closure in city centre will restrict access for up to 12 weeks The order from Hull City Council reads: “NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Kingston upon Hull City Council by virtue of Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 has made an Order. “The effect of the Order is to prohibit any person with a vehicle from proceeding along Sculcoates Lane at the junction of Air Street to the Cemetery on Sculcoates Lane, Kingston upon Hull. Air Street regularly sees a lot of traffic (Image: Katie Pugh) “The purpose of the Order is to ensure the safety of the public and operatives during gas mains replacement works. The alternative route for vehicles
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