Motorists give their verdict on Freetown Way returning to two…

Freetown Way will be returning to two lanes of traffic, with the cycle lanes being moved onto the pavement, after Hull City Council secured Government funding for the redevelopment. The reconfigured road will not be completed until well into the new year, with work set to start early in 2024, following further design work later this year. The segregated cycle lanes currently in use, which reduced Freetown Way to a single lane for motorists in each direction, were funded by the Government as part of a roll-out of an Active Travel scheme during the early part of the pandemic. However, since the changes were made, lengthy traffic queues have become a regular sight along the route, particularly on the approach to Blundell’s Corner, where Beverley Road meets Spring Bank and Ferensway. Following the announcement that Freetown Way would return to two lanes of traffic, motorists in Hull were quick to give their verdict on the plans. Read more:’Our street was dug up with no notice and it ruined our Eurovision party plans’ Barbara was relieved, saying: “Finally, a common sense approach that works for all users and reduces congestion. Shame it’s not till next year but at least it’s being thought about sensibly this time (hopefully!).” Rita gave the council her support, commenting: “Labour did no consultation had no idea the chaos it has caused with implementing miles of cycle lanes and wasted the grant so hopefully back to some good planning to get the city moving from the Liberals.” An impression of how the proposed changes on Freetown Way will look (Image: HCC) Dave seemed to think the plans were a step in the right direction: “Freetown way was perfect how it used to be. 2 lanes and a cycle lane. I never had any issue cycling on it.” Sonia, on the other hand, felt it should have been done much sooner, and at less cost: “What a complete waste of money. It should have been improved this way in the first place. Running cycle lane along the foot path.” Gary agreed, adding: “It should never have been done this way in the first place. KuHCC wer
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