Roadworks to begin on city main roads

Roadworks are due to begin on a number of major roads in Hull.

Repairs and resurfacing will take place on Cottingham Road, Hall Road and Endike Lane.

Hull City Council said some road closures and diversions would be in place during the work which starts in phases from 12 January.

The first phase, on Endike Lane between Keswick Gardens and Greenwood Avenue, is expected to be finished by 23 January.

Work to improve the Cottingham Road and Hall Road roundabout will commence on 2 February, with an expected completion date of 13 February.

This section of the scheme will be delivered in two phases, maintaining traffic flow between Hall Road and Fairfax Avenue with temporary signals.

Throughout, access to Hotham Road North and Cottingham Road on both sides of the roundabout will be closed.

Councillor Mark Ieronimo, portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said the work would "make a real difference for residents who rely on Cottingham Road, Hall Road and Endike Lane every day".

"By resurfacing these busy routes and improving pedestrian facilities, we are tackling wear and tear before it becomes a bigger problem, reducing the risk of accidents and making journeys smoother and safer for everyone," he said.

"We recognise that roadworks can be inconvenient, especially on key routes, but we have carefully planned these works to keep disruption to a minimum."

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