‘Much safer way of crossing’ – new walkway beneath the…
A greatly improved pedestrian walkway at High Street in Hull is set to open from Monday, April 29, marking the latest improvement for National Highways’ A63 Castle Street Scheme. As of next week, people will be able to walk down to High Street using the fully-lit new walkway, which passes under the A63. It is another step forward in the £355m project to improve safety and create better connections in the area and joins other landmark pedestrian bridges – Porter Street bridge and Murdoch’s Connection. To access the new route, pedestrians should look out for the King Billy statue. From here, people can simply walk down to High Street on the new walkway, which has been built in front of the Magistrates’ Court. READ MORE: A63 Hull overnight closures announced for April and May I drove the original route of the A63 from Hull to Leeds and this is what I found The route will provide better connections to the eastern end of the Castle Street scheme, between the Old Town and Fruit Market along with improved pedestrian access to Hull’s landmark aquarium, The Deep. Frances Oliver, National Highways senior project manager, said: “The new route provides a much safer way of crossing at this point in the road. “We have worked closely with Hull City Council to provide a more accessible, well-lit walkway, which takes people away from the busy junct
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