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Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 19 December

Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: Location Start date Due date Summary of works Utility/HCC A63 improvement scheme – St James Street to Market Place 01-May-20 31-May-26 Major A63 Improvement scheme –

Everything you need to know about Hull’s Drypool Bridge works

Hull Daily Mail Icon News Hull & East Yorkshire News Hull City Council Everything you need to know about Hull's Drypool Bridge works Another full closure is planned for 2026 Drypool Bridge during the Autumn 2025 closure (Image: Chapman Brown Photography) Key facts about the repair works and closures to Drypool Bridge A routine inspection

Travel Advice for Rwanda

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to parts of Rubavu District. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to parts of Rusizi District which are within 10km of the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

‘Remarkable’ school crossing patrol officer retires after 28 years of service  

Hull City Council’s streetscene services recently bid a fond farewell to a much-loved member of staff.  Joan Marriott retired in November after an incredible 28 years of service as a school crossing patrol officer, based on Amythest Road.  Joan, 88, first joined the council in 1997, taking on the role with pride and an unwavering commitment to the children she served.  For over two decades, rain or