Work begins on second phase of bridge paths upgrade

Emma PetrieEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
News imageHull City Council The bridge has a blue metal criss-cross casing over it. The brown water of the River Hull runs beneath the bridge.Hull City Council
The bridge connects George Street to Witham

A footpath over North Bridge in Hull will be closed for upgrade work from Monday.

Hull City Council said the work to renew the southern footpath would take two weeks to complete.

The council said work on the northern footpath which began in early January had been finished.

The path maintenance was split into two phases to maintain pedestrian access to the bridge, the council said.

Highways spokesman Mark Ieronimo said: "North Bridge provides a vital crossing over the River Hull, so its maintenance is essential.

"Once complete, the renewed footpaths will futureproof the route for pedestrians and accommodate the Freetown Way Cycle Scheme."

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