Go-ahead for Princes Quay Bridge

Hull City Council has granted planning permission for the new Princes Quay Bridge.

Construction work is due to begin early next year, with Highways England confirming the £11.5M bridge, which will link the marina with the southern end of Princes Dock, should be completed for Easter 2017.

Archaeological work will be carried out first to prepare the site for building.

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: “It’s great news that Highways England will be able to construct the Princes Quay bridge in advance of the main Castle Street scheme and in time for Hull’s term as the European City of Culture. The Government is investing a record £1.3Bn in roads across Yorkshire and the Humber over the next five years as part of its long-term economic plan. Schemes like these will help build the Northern Powerhouse and create more jobs and opportunities for hardworking people across the region.

Funding for the £11.5M bridge is being jointly provided by Highways England, with a £4M contribution from Hull City Council through the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership.

Princes Quay Bridge is part of an overall scheme to upgrade the A63, which aims to improve journey times and will create two pedestrian bridges. The bridge is designed to allow further development around the waterfront, helping to regenerate the marina and its surroundings.

 

 

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