Bridge over A63 in Hull delayed until 2021 because of coronavirus

The £12m footbridge connecting the city centre to the waterfront was originally expected to open in Spring 2020 having been lifted into place in November 2019.

On Friday Highways England said they did not expect the bridge - named after city GP Mary Murdoch - to be completed until January because of staff isolating due to Covid-19 and delays in getting materials.

It's hoped the project will help add footfall to areas such as Humber Street and the Fruit Market, which were severed from the rest of the Old Town when the A63 was built 40 years ago.

A statement said: "The opening of Murdoch’s Connection on the A63 in Hull has been delayed until January 2021.

"Highways England had hoped the bridge would be open to the public before the end of this year, but the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has hampered the final stage of the scheme.

"Work on the structure is continuing, however the process has been slowed down because key staff have had to go into self-isolation due to Covid-19.

"Highways England is also still awaiting the delivery of materials, which has been significantly delayed by manufacturing issues related to the pandemic.

"While the delay is undoubtedly frustrating, we look forward to opening the bridge to the public as soon as the work is safely completed."