Freetown Way: Next phase of work to begin

TWO LANES: The Freetown Way scheme will restore two lanes of traffic in each direction and deliver new off-road cycle tracks

By Simon Bristow, Co-Editor

The next phase of work to restore two lanes of traffic in each direction on Freetown Way begins in September.

Hull City Council has appointed local contractor PBS Construction Limited to undertake the next stage of the scheme, that will also provide improved off-road cycling facilities.

This phase will run from the east of Blundell’s Corner up to and including the junction with Wright Street.

The works will include:

• Revisions and new signals at Wright Street to incorporate new cycle facilities

• A new off-carriageway cycle facility and footways

• Carriageway alterations to accommodate two lanes of traffic.

NEXT PHASE: PBS Construction will undertake works from the east of Blundell’s Corner up to and including the Wright Street junction

It is expected to take about six months to complete. It follows the completion of preparatory works by Balfour Beatty, which included:

• The removal of cycle wands on the carriageway

• Drainage and utility surveys

• The installation of ducting and trial excavations.

Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure at the council, said: “We appreciate the work Balfour Beatty have done to prepare Freetown Way for the start of this important scheme, which will see two lanes of traffic restored in each direction and new off-road cycle facilities.

“Freetown Way is an important route through the city and we want it to work better for everyone who uses it, whether they are travelling by car, walking or cycling.

“We’d like to thank our residents and businesses for their patience and understanding as we enter this next phase of improvement works.”

While this phase of work is underway, the council will invite contractors to bid for the final phase, enabling swift progress into the remaining works once this stage is complete.