Providing another crossing on the A63 motorway to the center, the footbridge is part of a 5 355 million program to improve infrastructure around downtown Hull. The 37-meter-long construction creates a new pedestrian path over the A63, connecting Porter Street with St James Street and the Hull docks. It is now located on foundations made of 500 cubic meters of concrete, while another 140 tons of steel have been used to build the ramps and stairs. The bridge was lifted in place with a 200 tonne crane earlier this week. Read more: High levels of microplastics found in air samples taken along Hull’s busiest street Two ladders and seven ramp sections weighing up to 12 tons have been installed north of the A63, using a 100 ton crane. Ramps and stairs have been installed on the north side, while access to the south side will be implemented in the coming weeks. The bridge is expected to open to pedestrians and cyclists in early summer. The National Highways, which is leading the project, said the extra footbridge was an “integral part” of the overall Castle Street project. The new green footbridge is located on A63 Castle Street near downtown Hull (Image: National Highways) Frances Oliver, Project Manager at National Highways, said: “We are thrilled that the Porter Street footbridge has now been safely put in place. When open, it will create a fantastic new route creating greater safety for pedestrians and cyclists crossing the A63. “It’s an important part of the larger program to transform this downtown area, creating huge, long-term benefits for Hull. “We estimate that the project caused inconvenience to pedestrians and cyclists who had to follow diversions to cross the double A63 road. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone for their patience during this work “. Read more related articles Read more related articles
