City bridge will close for two months so repairs can…
Hull Daily Mail Icon News Hull & East Yorkshire News Traffic & Travel The Drypool Bridge in Hull’s city centre will be closed from September 15 Rob Currell GAU audience writer 17:18, 02 Sep 2025 Updated 17:19, 02 Sep 2025 Drypool bridge will close from the middle of the month and is expected to reopen in November after repairs are carried out (Image: Hull City Council) A major bridge that traverses the River Hull will be closed for more than two months so that repairs can be carried out. The council have announced Drypool Bridge in the city centre will be shut from September 15, for “a major repair and strengthening programme”. At this stage, work is scheduled to end in late November. The announcement came after an inspection in April last year found there was significant deterioration to several of the structure’s load bearing columns. Work that will be conducted in the scheduled repairs includes replacing the affected bearings, waterproofing the road deck and adding anti-corrosion coating to parts of the metalwork. Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said: “Drypool Bridge has served Hull for generations and this repair work will make sure it continues to be safe and reliable for decades to come. We know the closure will cause disruption, and I want to thank everyone in advance for their patience. M62 sign with ‘obvious typo’ will be replaced, National Highways confirms Five-bedroom family home in sought-after Skidby “It’s important to keep our city moving, so we’ve worked hard to develop a programme that keeps disruption to a minimum. Although a full closure is needed for this next phase of works, we remain committed to keeping traffic flowing outside of the closure period through carefully planned traffic management. “We urge everyone to work with us and be part of the solution. Please plan ahead, consider alternative travel options and bear with us while we carry out these vital improvements. This isn’t just about repairs – it’s about protecting the city centre economy, preserving our heritage and investing in Hull’s future.” The council will create a free car park on Holderness Road for over 300 vehicles to try and minimise traffic disruption during the works. This area will be built on derelict land off Holdnerness Road which was formerly the site of a car dealership, according to the BBC. The council also announced access to 17 bus services running to the city centre, o…
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