Free bridge crossings. . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . but only if you walk across, which I did today. I was late setting off. It was an impulsive decision. Coffee Morning was quite busy, some new faces came along for the first time. Then I called in for a catch up chat with Angela. We put the world to rights. The sun was making a brave attempt to come out so I stuffed a few things into my rucksack and drove to the bridge. Parked underneath, I set of at 3.30pm. to walk across. I took my bus pass just in case I wanted to get a lift back. I didn't I walked. It's one and a half miles each way. 

Traffic seems to be flowing freely over it. No stopping at toll booths now. Just remember to pay online by midnight the day after. Or you can pay in advance if you keep your account topped up.  

There is a lifeboat station on the North Bank. Looks like they had been out for a practice. They were in the process of dragging the boats out of the water and back on land to the sheds. 

Coming towards the end of the bridge on the North Bank. Looking down on the A63 which runs from Hull to Leeds. There is a park down there with a restaurant/pub for meals and drinks. 

This is where the footpath ends and I go down the steps to walk underneath it. They have put barriers up and moved all the traffic over to one side. The price has gone up from £1.50 to £2.00.

I wonder if they will take the pay booths away. 

There was time for a walk, so I had an explore around Hessle. Very nice Rest Home here. 

A view under the bridge looking from north bank to south bank. The rumble of vehicles thundering overhead is deafening.  

Up on the bridge now and it's starting to get dark. 

I got back to the car just in time. It started raining heavily, and lashed it down all the way home. 

It's been a bit warmer today, let's hope we have seen the worst of the weather. I come alive when I am out in the open air. Takes my mind off the stupidity of the current situation. 

Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip.   ilona