Update announced on ‘urgent’ Drypool Bridge works
Hull City Council has issued an update on the “urgent” works on Drypool Bridge that are expected to last up to six months. The historic structure has been a part of the city's transport network for generations, allowing motorists to cross the River Hull, but council documents now state that the bridge requires “urgent repair works” following a routine inspection in April 2024 found that parts of the bridge had “quickly deteriorated.” Following the insepction last year, the bridge was closed for sixteen days before reopening. Since then, council engineers have been proactively planning a wider scheme of investment to the bridge, which will guarantee the structure for 25 years and add a further 50 years to its operational life
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