Major Hull travel route closed for ‘up to two weeks’…

A major road in Hull is expected to be closed for two weeks due to damage caused by a burst water main. The issue on Rawling Way has caused “significant damage to the underlying concrete road structure below the tarmac surface layers”, which is expected to take approximately a fortnight to repair. The update comes after the northbound carriageway was closed this morning, leading to significant traffic. Yorkshire Water has since announced that both lanes will be closed for the two-week repair period, resulting in a full closure of what is one of Hull’s primary travel routes, connecting the A63 to Anlaby Road. Bus services that were diverted this morning, including services 1 and 57, are likely to take alternate routes over the coming days. Read more:Humber Street closure extended – but shops and bars remain open A spokesperson for Yorkshire Water said: “Yorkshire Water expects Rawling Way in Hull to be closed for up to two weeks due to significant damage caused to the road by a burst water main. The main has been repaired and Yorkshire Water is working closely with Hull City Council highways team to reinstate and repair the road. A diversion route will be in place. The repairs are expected to take two weeks to complete (Image: Duncan Young) “The burst water main has caused significant damage to the underlying concrete road structure below the tarmac surface layers which will take approximately two weeks to fully re-construct to the necessary highway specifications. This includes time for the concrete to cure, during which time there may be no activity on site. “We understand road closures are inconvenient and our teams are wo
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