Further structural survey on closed River Hull walkway
Further investigations are to be carried out on the condition of a wooden walkway alongside the River Hull.Parts of the ageing boardwalk on the west bank between Myton Bridge and Drypool Bridge were shut in July 2021 over safety concerns.An inspection found the structure was in a "poor condition", Hull City Council said.The authority has appointed an engineering firm to carry out a structural survey and to draw up a plan for its future.
The work will take two years and the final proposals will be put out for consultation.Gillian Osgerby, interim assistant director for major projects and infrastructure at Hull City Council, said: "The River Hull Walkway is a key part of Hull's maritime history and a vital connection between Myton Bridge and Drypool Bridge."We are pleased to appoint Mason Clark Associates, and we trust they will deliver comprehensive investigations and surveys. "Their support will help determine the future of the structure."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
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