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BBC News
09-07-2025
- BBC News
20mph zone approved for Hull's Old Town to make Lowgate safer
Plans to introduce a 20mph zone in Hull's Old Town following the death of a woman who was hit by a car have been City Council said the speed limit would be put in place by the end of the summer, as part of its wider plans to improve the area for Kirby, 31, died on Lowgate on 27 August 2021 and the coroner at the inquest into her death made a request for the area to be made safer for Mark Ieronimo said other measures would include "widening the footpaths and providing better crossing facilities". The 20mph zone will be in place near Hull College and the retail and entertainment venues located between George Street and the A63 Castle will also cover Savile Street, Vernon Street, Queens Dock Avenue, Princes Dock Street, Guildhall Road, Alfred Gelder Street and the side streets off Lowgate that border the River council said other works that are planned would include widening the footway outside of O'Leary's pub in Lowgate to make crossing easier and the creation of a lay-by for the taxi would also be a new signalised crossing facility at Silver Street and Scale Lane, as well as a wider footpath at various locations on Market Place and Lowgate, the authority added: "When it comes to road safety, the council takes its responsibilities very seriously and is determined to improve the city's infrastructure to ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists." 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. Click here to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
Old Town road changes after pedestrian death
Hull City Council is asking for views on proposed new road safety measures in the Old Town area following the death of a pedestrian over three years ago. Rebecca Kirby died aged 31 after being hit by a car on Lowgate on 27 August 2021. Plans include making the Old Town area a 20mph zone, installing a new crossing facility and widening footpaths on Market Place and Lowgate to reduce the width of the carriageway, making crossing easier. The authority has launched a six-week engagement exercise for people and businesses to share their views on the changes. The council is also looking to remove the Wilberforce Drive zebra crossing and replace it with a pedestrian crossing with signals. The plans were developed in response to a request from the city's coroner following Ms Kirby's death. Work is expected to start this summer, the council said. Councillor Mark Ieronimo said: "When it comes to road safety, the council takes its responsibilities very seriously and is determined to improve the city's infrastructure to ensure the safety of pedestrians, motorists and all members of the travelling public. "By reducing vehicle speeds, widening the footpaths and providing better crossing facilities, not only are we improving safety, but we are providing an accessible walking environment for everyone in the community. There will be a drop-in session at Trinity Market on 20 February from 10:00 to 18:30 GMT where people will be able to view the plans and share their thoughts. 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. New road safety measures after woman's death Pedestrian dies after being hit by car Hull City Council
