Scale Lane footbridge is to temporarily close to pedestrians for specialist engineering work.
Mason Clark Associates were appointed to carry out detailed investigations of Scale Lane footbridge earlier this year after it was identified in 2024 that the bridge’s bespoke swing mechanism required repair.
As part of these investigations, three of the bridge’s wheels were removed, stripped down for examination and refurbished off site. These elements are now ready to be reinstalled.
Engineers have successfully installed the first two wheels without the need for closure.
However, to safely install the third wheel, the footbridge will need to be swung open from Wednesday 13 May until Tuesday 19 May.
During this period, the footbridge will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists, with a diversion in place via Millenium footbridge.
Linking Scale Lane with Tower Street, the footbridge is a key crossing from east to west, and forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail cycle link to the Ferry Terminal.
With its bespoke design, it is the only moving bridge in the world where people can stay on it as it swings open. It has won many national and international awards.
For more information, visit Scale Lane Footbridge | Programmes – Bridges | Hull
