Hull City fans are advised to allow extra time for their journey to the KC Stadium on Saturday as they face a double-whammy of delays on two of the city's main roads. Resurfacing work on Anlaby Road, between Albert Avenue and Walton Street in west Hull, is in its final phase, but lane restrictions are likely to result in some delays.
Meanwhile, drivers also face misery as a result of work to replace a railway bridge in Spring Bank West. Graham Hall, the city council's highways manager, said the work is essential and asked supporters heading to Hull City's match against Crystal Palace to set off early.
He said: "Supporters are asked to aim to arrive at the stadium earlier than they would normally do and to assist in reducing traffic congestion by using the frequent Park and Ride service from Priory Park or other public transport services. There are also a large number car parking spaces available in the Pryme Street multi storey car park from which supporters can walk to the stadium within 20 minutes."
Preparations for the resurfacing work in Anlaby Road began last month, but contractors stopped work due to chaos it would have caused during busy Hull Fair week. Mr Hall said temporary traffic lights will be removed from mid-week, once the council is satisfied the concrete has fully set.
Further resurfacing work will then be completed, with overnight road closures expected to begin on December 2 for three nights, but it has been stressed this is weather dependent. Signs will be in place to advise drivers which lanes to use to help the flow of traffic.
Mr Hall said the current work in Anlaby Road was not part of a scheme that will see repairs to the 1960s-built flyover, which has been damaged by years of exposure to saline from rock salt. That work is expected to start in April next year.
Work to replace a railway bridge in Spring Bank West was due to be carried out in late August. However, a series of delays, including problems encountered in moving a water main, has led to the programme dragging on. The road will close completely to traffic from December 17 to January 1, allowing council contractors to finish the work.
