Hull City Council has received £500,000 to upgrade the city’s traffic signals, as part of the Traffic Signals Maintenance Specific Grant from the Department for Transport (DfT).
This funding, the maximum that can be awarded to a single authority, will be used to upgrade existing traffic signals, with work including replacing and reducing the number of halogen lamps. The council said this work will make facilities better for all users.
Additionally, the work will include future-proofing the city’s signals and linking them into its smart city platform. This involves connecting signals currently not included in the city’s urban traffic control system.
Dean Kirk, portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways at Hull City Council, said: “I’m delighted that we were successful in securing the full amount after applying for a Traffic Signals Maintenance Specific Grant.
“This funding is fantastic news for all road users as it will help us to maintain and upgrade our traffic signals, making it easier and more efficient for people to travel around our city.”
The DfT has issued grants totalling £15m to 39 local authorities across England. This investment will enable councils to upgrade and repair traffic signals, with the aim of improving traffic flow and reducing air pollution as well as congestion in their areas.
