Overnight closures on Hull’s North Bridge for ‘routine inspections’
A major crossing in Hull city centre will see a series of overnight closures this month for routine inspection works. North Bridge will be shut between midnight and 6am each day from Sunday, April 7 until Friday, April 19, with a signed diversion route in place via Drypool Bridge. In January, a contract was announced by Hull City Council for assessments on the crossing to see if any structural weaknesses require further work. Read more: Last-ditch effort to stop East Park gates reopening branded attempt to dodge 'practical solution' All the roadworks taking place across the Hull area throughout spring North Bridge opened in 1932 and is the second busiest crossing point over the River Hull after Myton Bridge. The Grade II-listed structure is a rolling bascule (scherzer) type bridge and is believed to be one of only seven of its kind in the UK. Andy Burton, assistant director of Streetscene at Hull City Council, said: “While we recognise the inconvenience caused by these inspections, in order to mitigate we have limite
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