Work has been completed on a new footbridge over the A63 in Hull.

The footbridge has officially opened to pedestrians and cyclists.

It is an integral part of the overall A63 Castle Street project. The scheme will support Hull's economic growth, improve journeys to and from the city centre, and help the nearby port to thrive.  

Emma Hardy, MP for Hull West and Hessle, was there to officially open the footbridge, with Cllr Mark Ieronimo, Hull City Council's Portfolio Holder for Transportation, Roads, Highways and Flood Prevention, assisted by children from Adelaide Primary School in Hull. Emma said:


"I am really pleased that Porter Street Bridge is now open to the public as it provides a safe passing for pedestrians and cyclists across the A63. It's fantastic to see progress being made on the A63 Castle Street project, and with the opening of Porter Street Bridge alongside Murdoch's Connection Bridge, you can really see it begin to take shape. I’d like to thank National Highways and all those working on it for their efforts with Porter Street Bridge and the A63 Castle Street project."

Frances Oliver, National Highways Project Manager, said: "After many months of work, we are delighted that this footbridge is now in place and officially open to the public. This has created a safer route pedestrians and cyclists crossing the A63 as well as reducing congestion in this area.

"We would like to thank our partners at Balfour Beatty and Hull City Council, with whom we have worked very closely to have this landmark new structure in place.'

This extra footbridge, close to where major improvements are being carried out to the Mytongate junction, is an integral part of the overall A63 Castle Street major project.