Start date given for dual carriageway return

Work to return a key road through Hull city centre to a dual carriageway will begin in February.

Freetown Way in Hull was reduced to a single lane in each direction when cycle lanes were introduced in 2020, but critics argued the layout was "not a suitable solution", Hull City Council said.

The project will see the return of two lanes of traffic as well as off-road cycling lanes.

Councillor Mark Ieronimo, portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said: "This scheme represents a significant investment in one of Hull's busiest routes and is designed to help people travel across the city by whatever mode of transport they choose whether it is by bike, by car or on foot."

The authority said the scheme was partly funded by Active Travel England.

New cycle-friendly junctions will be installed at Blundell's Corner and Witham, as well as Freetown Way's junctions with Wright Street, Charles Street, Caroline Street / Worship Street and George Street.

Work is under way to prepare Freetown Way for the new layout, which includes diverting utilities.

Pavements on both sides of Freetown Way will be widened, creating separate areas for cyclists and pedestrians.

Ieronimo added it was "vitally important" disruption was minimised during the work, especially given other ongoing schemes such as the strengthening of Drypool Bridge and the A63 improvements.

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