Hull Plans £38.7m Highways Investment as Part of Long-Term Strategy

Hull City Council is set to consider a major highways investment programme designed to maintain and improve the city’s transport network over the coming years.

Cabinet members will review proposals for a rolling three-year capital plan, which aims to take a more structured and forward-looking approach to road and footpath maintenance.

For the 2026/27 financial year, the programme outlines a proposed £38.7m investment.

If approved, the funding would support a wide range of works, including resurfacing roads, repairing footways, delivering sustainable transport initiatives and progressing larger infrastructure upgrades.

The plan also includes indicative budgets for the following two years, enabling the council to better coordinate future projects and ensure continuity in delivery.

Funding for the programme is expected to come from a mix of sources, including Department for Transport allocations via the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority, contributions from organisations such as Active Travel England, and the council’s own capital resources.

Council officials say the approach will help prioritise works based on network condition and local needs, while maintaining key routes and improving overall reliability.

Angela Blake, Assistant Director for Major Projects and Infrastructure, said the programme is regularly reviewed to reflect changing priorities and ensure investment delivers the greatest benefit. She added that a long-term strategy will help support economic growth, improve access across the city and contribute to Hull’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

The proposals are due to be discussed at a cabinet meeting on 27 April.