Further investigations needed on Scale Lane footbridge

Hull Daily Mail Icon News Hull & East Yorkshire News Traffic & Travel There will be times when the footbridge is closed to pedestrians and cyclists The next phase of investigation work on Scale Lane footbridge will start later this month, Hull City Council has announced. Following inspections carried out in August 2024, it was discovered that the structures unique swing mechanism needs repairing. As part of the council’s five-year infrastructure maintenance programme, Mason Clark Associates were appointed to undertake detailed investigations on the structure in February 2025. However, the council says that a second phase of investigations are now needed to progress the programme of works. These investigations will take place from Monday, January 19, for three weeks. During this period, there will be times when the footbridge is closed to pedestrians and cyclists. The council confirmed there will be a a short, signed diversion over the Millenium footbridge. The council also said that they are aiming to keep closures to a minimum within the three-week period. Councillor Mark Ieronimo, portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said: “We understand how important Scale Lane footbridge is to our residents and businesses and that is why its repair is vital. As with all the city’s bridges, and especially the moving bridges, Scale Lane footbridge is a unique, and complex structure, with a complex engineering process. “That’s why this second phase of investigations are essential, to ensure the repair programme is robust and delivers a long-term solution. We’d like to thank our residents and businesses for their patience, understanding and continued cooperation as we work to futureproof this essential crossing point for generations to come.” Did you know you can get all the latest traffic and travel updates sent straight to your inbox? From road closures, live incidents and weekly speed camera locations, sign up to our Hull Traffic…
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