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We have essential work taking place next week. This is to work on the expansion joints at Barton viaduct.

Between 08:00 am and 3:30pm on Monday 1st July, on the south half of the bridge (from Barton Tower to Far Ings Road) we’ll need to close a lane on the north and southbound sides.

Then, on Tuesday 2nd July, we’ll be carrying out similar works. However, the Northbound lane closure will extend to Hessle Tower and the East Walkway will be open instead of the West.

The times listed above are the earliest and latest anticipated time. These works are weather dependent and may be cancelled at short notice.

The toll booths and tag lanes will be unaffected and you’ll still be able to cross the Bridge in either direction with or without a HumberTag. Please allow extra time for your journey if travelling during this time, and drive carefully through the roadworks.

Whilst we know that delays on the bridge can be frustrating, we’d ask that you remember our colleagues are here to help and make your trip a pleasant one. So please treat them with respect.

Humber Bridge Board To Raise Walkway Barriers

The Humber Bridge Board has agreed plans to raise the barriers on the walkways of the Grade One listed structure to increase safety and security for visitors and people using the bridge.

The planned work will see vertical steel posts with horizontal wire attached to the existing barriers to improve welfare for bridge visitors and users, without compromising on the spectacular views. 

The announcement follows a feasibility study that got underway in 2019 which included rigorous testing of the proposed design to ensure it will have no detrimental impacts on the bridge, or on pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. 

The design also has to take account of the Grade One listed status of the bridge, which involved discussions with the local Conservation Teams and Historic England. The Board will now submit the proposals to both East Riding of Yorkshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council for Listed Building Consent, which is required  before work can go ahead.

Richard Hannigan, Chair of the Humber Bridge Board, said: “Raising the barriers on the Humber Bridge walkways has been the subject of debate for a long time. However, finding a solution that doesn’t detrimentally impact on the bridge has always been the major challenge. 

“To overcome this, the Board launched a feasibility study into increasing the height of the existing barriers in 2019 and we’re delighted to report that process has been a success.

“The proposed design will provide a sturdy but lightweight extension that will increase the parapets to 2.7m without impacting on the integrity or performance of the bridge. 

“It will not detract from the spectacular views along the Humber Estuary that the bridge affords, and we believe it meets the criteria set down by Historic England as a Grade One listed structure.” 

The Humber Bridge Board have allocated a budget £3m for the project, which also includes removal of the old maintenance gantries and have agreed to borrow money to fund the scheme, meaning bridge tolls will not increase to pay for it. 

Cllr Hannigan, who is also Deputy Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, added the move would make the bridge safer for everyone who visits it. 

“The Humber Bridge Board believes everyone who uses the bridge, whether for commuting or leisure, should be able to do so in the safest possible environment,” he said. 

“Now we have found a workable solution to raising the walkway barriers, the Board wants to ensure this important work is carried out.” 

ENDS

We have essential work taking place this week.

Firstly, between 08:30 am and 3:30pm on both this Wednesday and Thursday (19th and 20th June) we’ll need to close a lane on the north and southbound sides of the bridge.

This is to maintain the electrical cables and systems that help us keep all the equipment on the bridge working, which in turn helps keep you safe. Don’t worry, there’s no danger to the public.

Then, we will be completing our recent scheduled maintenance on some of the bridge’s expansion joints. To facilitate this work there will be a lane closure in place Southbound after the Toll Booths and just South of Hessle Tower. This will be happening from 6pm Friday 21st June to 6pm Sunday 23rd June.

These works are weather dependent and may be cancelled at short notice.

The toll booths and tag lanes will be unaffected and you’ll still be able to cross the Bridge in either direction with or without a HumberTag. Please allow extra time for your journey if travelling during this time, and drive carefully through the roadworks.

Whilst we know that delays on the bridge can be frustrating, we’d ask that you remember our colleagues are here to help and make your trip a pleasant one. So please treat them with respect.

We have essential work taking place this week. 

Between 9:00am and 4:00pm on both this Thursday and Friday (16th and 17th May) we’ll need to close a lane on the southbound side of the bridge (travelling towards Barton). The toll booths and tag lanes will be unaffected and by carrying out these works during the above times, we’ll be able to avoid disruption during our peaks.

Throughout the above works you’ll still be able to cross the Bridge in either direction with or without a HumberTag. However, you’ll need to adhere to all traffic management. Please allow extra time for your journey if travelling during this time, and drive carefully through the roadworks. 

These works are weather dependent and may be cancelled at short notice.

Whilst we know that delays on the bridge can be frustrating, we’d ask that you remember our colleagues are here to help with card payments and make your trip a pleasant one. So please treat them with respect.

The public toilets in our Car Parks will be closed next week on Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th, and Wednesday 15th May 2024 in order to install new lighting. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

Once the toilets reopen, we will communicate this on our social media channels and website (humberbridge.co.uk). If you’re planning to visit the local area during this time, your nearest alternative facilities are Hessle Foreshore.

Please refer to the following link for other alternatives:

https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/other-council-services/for-the-public/public-convenience-finder/

National Highways are continuing their essential repairs on the M180 Mutton Lane Bridge (near Outmill) this weekend. This will require a full closure of the M180 in BOTH directions between Junctions 2 and 3, starting at 8pm on Friday 26th April and continuing through the weekend until Monday 29th April at 6am.

Fully signed diversions will be in place, and details of these can be found at National Highways’ website via the following link. https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/yorkshire-and-north-east/yorkshire-and-north-east-maintenance-schemes/

Please note that the Humber Bridge is NOT part of the official diversion route. However, if you are planning to cross the Bridge this weekend please be mindful that there may be a significant increase of traffic in the area.  Please check Google Maps, or a similar traffic app, for guidance before setting off and allow extra time for your journey. 

If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with National Highways on 0300 123 5000 or email info@nationalhighways.co.uk.

 

This weekend we are continuing our essential maintenance on the Humber Bridge, which means that there will be some traffic management in place between 8pm on Friday 12th April until the early hours on Monday 15th April.

Due to the nature of the works, there will be times during this period that require a temporary contraflow to be in place between the Toll Booths and just South of Hessle Tower.

These essential works are in their final stages and we thank you for your continued patience over the past few months.

Please allow extra time for your journey if travelling during this time, and please drive carefully through the roadworks.

Update: Following a recent, temporary, closure (due to vandalism) the public toilets in our car parks will reopen from Saturday 23rd March.

We apologise for any inconvenience this closure may have caused and we thank you for your patience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have essential work taking place this week, and following the delays at the weekend we have made a number of changes to minimise the impact as much as possible.

Between 9:30am and 3:00pm on both this Wednesday and Thursday (20th and 21st March) we will need to close a lane on both the northbound and southbound sides of the bridge, between Hessle and Barton towers. The toll booths and tag lanes will be unaffected. By carrying out these works during the above times, we will be able to avoid disruption during the busiest travel times.

Also, between 8pm Friday (22nd March) and the early hours of Monday morning (25th March) we are continuing our important maintenance on some expansion joints on the Humber Bridge itself. Due to the nature of the works, there will be times during this period that require a temporary contraflow to be in place between the Toll Booths and just South of Hessle Tower. 

All being well, this will complete the works on the expansion joints on the northbound side of the bridge. There will be similar works on the southbound side in the coming weeks, which we will announce nearer the time. There are no works planned to take place during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. We thank you for your continued patience over the past few months. 

Please note that throughout the above works you will still be able to cross the Bridge in either direction with or without a HumberTag. However, you will need to follow the signage and adhere to all traffic management.

Please allow extra time for your journey if travelling during this time, and drive carefully through the roadworks.