A close-up of a King Charles III England Coast Path, public footpath. It is made of wood and has an image of a man walking in the direction the sign is pointing.

A popular walking route in Hull will remain closed for up to six months due to safety concerns, the city council has said.

The Albert Dock footpath, which forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail and the King Charles III England Coast Path, is closed between Wellington Street and a point adjacent to Dunston Ship Repairs Ltd.

Associated British Ports (ABP), which owns the land, closed the walkway as a precaution on 28 August following engineering advice.

The council said it had granted the extended closure to enable ABP to carry out further investigations and undertake any repairs required.

A new diversion route for walkers has been put in place via Manor House Street, Kingston Street, English Street, Jackson Street, Daltry Street, Clive Sullivan Way, Strickland Street footbridge, Goulton Street, West Dock Street, Subway Street and Public Footpath No. 27.

Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said: "While we recognise that this closure will cause inconvenience for pedestrians who use this route, public safety must come first."

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