Road closures as traffic calming measures installed in west Hull…

Hull Daily Mail Icon News Hull & East Yorkshire News Hull City Council Work on the road safety measures will begin next week Work to install additional traffic calming measures in two west Hull streets will start next week. The work will include the installation of three new speed tables in Selby Street, as well as widening the footpaths and the installation of three road humps in Glasgow Street. The improvements will help enforce a newly-introduced 20mph speed limit. The scheme is part of the Hull City Council’s ongoing commitment to improving road safety and promoting active travel options to all residents. Work is due to begin on Monday, October 20 and is expected to be completed by Friday, November 7, weather depending. To ensure the safety of both contractors and the public, temporary road closures will be in place on the following dates: Glasgow Street: Monday, October 20 to Tuesday, October 21 Selby Street: Monday, October 27 to Tuesday, October 28 There will also be some footpath closures, but alternative routes will be in place for pedestrians. Access will be maintained for residents and emergency vehicles, with diversion routes in place. However, scheduled bus services will not be able to access the bus stop located in Selby Street, between Glasgow Street and Massey Close, during the road closure, with notices placed at the bus stop giving further details about how the services are affected. Bin collections are scheduled to continue as normal. Councillor Mark Ieronimo, Hull’s cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said: “We are committed to improving and enhancing the safety of our road network. The installation of traffic calming measures on Selby Street and Glasgow Street is a significant step towar…
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