High Street upgrade complete in city centre transformation

SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY HAVE BEEN IMPROVED

- By ANDREW SPENCE

IMPROVEMENT works along Hull's High Street have now been completed, Hull City Council has confirmed.

The 12-week programme sought to strengthen the connection between Hull's Old Town and the Fruit Market.

The improvements are part of the wider, ongoing enhancements schemes taking place at Humber Dock Street and Princes Dock Street.

The streets are set to become more accessible and inviting as a result of the improvement works that include the installation of a new “Linear Park” on Humber Dock Street and a range of new seating areas.

The now completed High Street improvements were delivered by contractor Eric Wright Civil Engineering and jointly funded by National Highways and Hull City Council.

The work aimed to create a pedestrian-friendly route from Old Town towards Humber Street.

Key improvements to High Street include: