Sculcoates Moving Bridge (also known as Chapman Street Bridge)
The Grade II-listed Sculcoates Bridge, also known as Chapman Street Bridge, opened in 1874 but has been closed to motorists since March 2020, after an inspection found that its condition had deteriorated to the point that it was no longer safe to carry motor vehicles, and was at risk of collapse.
The bridge’s refurbishment is being delivered in three phases. Phase one, completed by Pell Frischmann in 2024, focused on feasibility, concept design, and early engagement.
In October 2025, we appointed Hull-based engineering consultancy Mason Clark Associates to start the next stage of restoration.
This appointment will support us with gaining technical approval, offering contractual support, and developing the technical scope for a future design and build contract.
Mason Clark Associates will also begin formal engagement with key stakeholders including the Marine Management Organisation, Environment Agency, Historic England, and the authority's planning department, to help start the technical design phase.
Phase two, design and full engagement, and phase 3, building works to refurbish and bring the bridge back into use, will follow once this preliminary work is complete.
Having previously supported the project through inspections, feasibility studies, and phase one technical input, Mason Clark Associates bring extensive knowledge of the structure to this project.
This appointment is a key step in our 5-year infrastructure plan, which aims to reopen the bridge to traffic, improving connectivity across the River Hull.
In the meantime, the bridge remains open to pedestrians and cyclists and is regularly monitored for safety.
Note that our work isn’t always visible. We may be carrying out scheme development, design work or undertaking statutory consultations in preparation for the works. When on-site, we may be conducting inspections and repairs underneath the road surface.
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