🚧 Hull Unveils £1bn Bid-Backed Five-Year Plan to Revamp Bridges, Boost Transport, and Preserve Heritage

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June 24, 2025

Hull, UK | June 24, 2025 — Hull City Council has launched a bold new five-year infrastructure strategy aimed at modernising and safeguarding the city’s aging bridges and heritage structures, while also pushing for a share of the UK government’s recently unveiled £1 billion Structures Fund.

The initiative, passed by the local cabinet, sets in motion an ambitious programme to repair, futureproof, and optimise key transport arteries—crucial not only for easing traffic and enhancing public transport, but also for fostering long-term economic development and protecting Hull’s historic landscape.

🛠️ Targets for Transformation

The plan includes structural strengthening and major repair works across several vital points in the city’s infrastructure grid:

  • Hessle Road Flyover
  • Sutton Road Bridge and Flyover
  • North Bridge
  • Ennerdale Bridge
  • Stoneferry Bridge
  • Millennium Footbridge

These structures, many of which serve as lifelines for daily commuters and trade routes, will see interventions ranging from bearing replacements to full structural reinforcements.

In addition, Victoria Pier and the River Hull Walkway—both significant for pedestrian access and tourism—will undergo comprehensive structural surveys, paving the way for restoration and preservation efforts.


💡 A New Approach: Integrated Infrastructure Management

Hull City Council is also adopting a more unified and data-driven approach to infrastructure maintenance. The goal is to merge capital spending, routine inspections, and long-term maintenance into one coordinated strategy, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and reactively.

“This programme marks a significant step forward for Hull,” said Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council. “By placing bridges and cultural landmarks at the core of this plan, we’re not only investing in transportation but also protecting the city’s unique identity.”


📈 What’s at Stake: Movement, Growth, and Heritage

This initiative arrives at a critical time. Hull’s aging infrastructure has increasingly shown signs of strain, raising concerns about future emergency closures, public safety, and transport reliability.

  • Traffic congestion and emergency shutdowns have hampered logistics and productivity in recent years.
  • Restoration of historic statues and fountains aligns with Hull’s cultural regeneration, post its 2017 UK City of Culture title.
  • Strengthened bridges will improve resilience against extreme weather events, increasingly relevant due to climate change.

By tying the infrastructure overhaul to Hull’s broader economic vision, the council is positioning the city as a prime candidate for national investment from the government’s Structures Fund.


🤝 Government Funding Request

The council’s formal request for central government support under the £1bn Structures Fund is now pending review. This national fund is part of a wider government agenda to revamp England’s critical road and transport infrastructure.

Cllr Ross added:

“The council has a plan, and if the government wants to support Hull, they’ll send more investment our way. This is not just a local project—it’s a national opportunity.”


🚦 Bottom Line

Hull’s five-year bridge and monument revitalisation plan is more than infrastructure—it’s a statement of intent. With a strong proposal, government collaboration, and community support, the city is set to enter a new era of connectivity, preservation, and economic growth.

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