Hull City Council has announced that work will begin next week to install a new toucan crossing on Maybury Road in Marfleet.
Funded by Active Travel England, the scheme will introduce a new toucan crossing over the Holderness Drain, improving safety, and supporting more sustainable travel choices.
The works include the installation of new traffic signals with push‑button controls, providing clear red/green man facilities to create a safer crossing point to connect the paths along the Holderness Drain.
Works to install the new crossing will start on Monday 23 March and is expected to be completed by Friday 17 April, depending on the weather.
To install the new traffic signals, the council will need to lay new ducting beneath the carriageway. This requires creating a concrete trench within the road, which will be carried out in two phases to maintain safety for both contractors and the public, while helping traffic continue to move through the area.
Three‑way temporary traffic signals will be in place throughout the installation and during the curing period for the concrete.
As part of the wider improvements, the scheme will also include the installation of red tactile paving, essential footway resurfacing, and anti‑skid surfacing on the approaches to the new crossing to further enhance safety.
Councillor Mark Ieronimo, portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure at Hull City Council, said -
“Residents tell me that improving road safety is a top priority for them. As a council, we are committed to improving and enhancing the safety of our road network, so I’m pleased to see improved crossing facilities for Maybury Road.
“This new crossing will make it safer for everyone moving around the area and promote healthier travel such as walking and cycling.
“The overall scheme also supports our wider ambition to create more inclusive neighbourhoods and make Hull a healthier, fairer and more environmentally friendly city.
“We would like to thank our residents for their patience and understanding while we carry out these works.”
The improved crossing facilities on Maybury Road are the first phase of works to improve connectivity along the Holderness drain, with the installation of a parallel crossing on Marfleet Lane due to commence at the end of July.
The work will be undertaken by local contractor, PBS Construction (North East), on behalf of the council.
Please be aware that the dates for this scheme are weather dependent and subject to change.
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