A63 in Hull to be closed for full weekend as project team carry out huge concrete pouring procedure

A key milestone will be reached by the project team tasked with transforming the A63 Castle Street in Hull when they pour more than 1,000 cubic metres of concrete into the underpass. 

The project, due for completion by Spring 2026, will see a new split-level junction created by lowering the level of the A63 to create an underpass, with Ferensway and Commercial Road crossing the A63. 

National Highways will close the A63 from 8pm on Friday 7 March until 6am Monday 10 March from Daltry Street to Roger Millward Way in both directions for the pouring to take place safely. 

National Highways Project Manager Michael Upshon said:  

“We are now at the stage where we can start to pour concrete for the base slabs of the underpass, which is excellent news following recent challenges on the scheme.  

“This planned weekend closure is essential to allow us to complete this phase.  

“We’ll be pumping over 1,215m3 of concrete which is a huge task, and pumps will be running for the full weekend.  

“Machinery will also be required across both carriageways as we construct the base for the new electronic signage.” 

Routes to city centre parks, retail and leisure facilities are available. Drivers are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys. 

The weekend will also be used to complete a number of key areas of work throughout the scheme including works on the A63 mainline close to some residential areas.  

Michael Upshon said: 

“The equipment we use means that some disturbance is unavoidable, but we will make every effort to minimise noise generated by the activity.  

“We apologise for any disruption during this complex phase of the scheme.” 

Diversion routes: 

A fully signed diversion will be in place via the A15, A164, A1079 and A1033 for eastbound traffic, and vice versa for westbound.