Prepare! As The A63 Bridge Is Moving Soon!

Hull’s A63 road will close so that the city’s new landmark bridge can be moved into place.

The bridge will enable pedestrians and cyclists to cross over the busy dual carriageway safely, and so from

8pm on Friday 1 November to 6am Monday 4 November,

the bridge – which weighs 150 tonnes and is 60 metres long – will

be manoeuvred into its final position over the A63.

The Highways England project,

which is the first phase of the A63 Castle Street scheme road improvement scheme,

will shape the future of Hull and connect key sites in the city.

The bridge, which will have a new name when it is completed,

will help link the city’s marina with the southern end of Princes Dock.

The A63 bridge – which is covered by a curving steel canopy – will also have sheltered viewing balconies at each end

which will give members of the public a space to enjoy the views of the city and waterfront.

It is due to open to the public next spring.

Thanks to the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership’s local growth fund programme, the bridge is being funded after a generous contributions from the group.

This was secured through its growth deals with Government and part of the Government’s commitment to the Northern Powerhouse.

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