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National Highways, who are carrying out major improvements to the A63 at Castle Street, is contributing just over £1m to Hull바카라 사이트™s maritime regeneration project which will see the Spurn Lightship moved to its permanent home at Hull Marina.
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She is expected to open as a key visitor attraction in spring 2023.
James Leeming, Senior Project Manager for the A63 Castle Street and Murdoch바카라 사이트™s Connection major projects at National Highways, said:
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Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council, said:
We are delighted to have received this significant funding from National Highways.
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