Hull motorists should ‘plan ahead’ as A63 Castle Street scheme…

Hull drivers are advised to plan ahead with their journeys as the A63 Castle Street scheme reaches a new milestone. The major scheme is creating better connections for motorists and pedestrians in Hull and the latest stage of works relates to a key city centre junction. The next stage of National Highways’ A63 Castle Street scheme will see the reopening of the Queen Street entry slip road but also the temporary closure of the Queen Street westbound exit slip. The closures will allow for further safety improvements at the junction of Market Place and Queen Street, following the opening of a new, fully-lit pedestrian walkway at High Street. Michael Upshon, National Highways project manager, said: “We’ve now reached a critical part of the scheme as we progress the dig for the underpass at Mytongate. READ MORE: A63 bus fire: Stagecoach statement after blaze that brought Hull to a standstill Willerby roundabout draws mixed reviews from drivers after £1.9-million works “Work at the junction of Market Place and Queen Street is progressing well, with the pedestrian crossing points now removed and the improved High Street underpass now open to the public.” The exit slip road will be closed from Monday, May 13, for nine weeks, until Friday, July 12, with no exit from the A63 westbound at that point. In the meantime, drivers will be advised to follow a signed diversion route for Queen Street. They will be directed to return eastbound at Daltry Street roundabout to follow a fully signed diversion via Market Pla
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