A63 Myton Swing Bridge: Long-term work to begin in landmark bridge in Yorkshire

The Myton Swing Bridge on the A63 in Hull will have bearing replacement, resurfacing, bridge joint work, waterproofing and barrier and lighting improvement work carried out over the coming months. The work starts on November 2, and is expected to be completed by autumn 2023.

A contraflow system, which separates traffic into different lanes across both carriageways to keep the road open and moving freely, will be put in place to allow traffic to flow while the repairs are being carried out. There will be two lanes of traffic running in each direction, with three lanes on the westbound approach, and one lane on the eastbound approach.

National Highways project manager Elvis Agbodo said: “Once the repairs are complete, this will improve safety and reduce the need for future closures for emergency repairs as well as creating better journeys for people who visit, live and work in Hull. Over the past couple of years, there have been faults on the bridge which have required lane closures to fix them safely. It is vitally important major repairs are carried out now to prevent further, longer-term disruption.

“Throughout the work we will need to put in place some overnight closures to complete, resurfacing and joint works. We may also have to put occasional weekend closures in place to replace the bridge bearings.”

What closures and diversions will be in place?

As part of the A63 Castle Street improvement scheme, overnight closures have been scheduled on the A63 between Daltry Street Interchange and Roger Millward Way roundabout from October 31 for three weeks. The closures will be in place Monday to Friday from 8pm until 6am. The planned closures are being used to prepare the site for the Myton Swing Bridge work on November 2 and November 3. Throughout the three weeks of closures, all side roads between the points of Daltry Street Interchange and Roger Millward Way roundabout will also be closed. A fully-signed diversion will be in place.

Once the site is prepared, the contraflow system will be installed during the same overnight closures on November 16 and November 17. The work cannot be completed in adverse weather conditions.

Elvis added: “We are working closely with our colleagues on the A63 Castle Street site and the local authority to ensure we keep disruption to a minimum. We advise people planning to travel in this area to leave extra time for their journeys.

“We are mindful this work may cause some disruption around the local area, but we aim to keep traffic flowing and get the work completed as efficiently as possible. We would like to thank people for their while we complete our essential works.”