Drivers are being warned of more disruption caused by road closures due to Transpennine Route Upgrade works in Huddersfield town centre, on the A62 Leeds Road at Deighton and at Colne Bridge.
Town centre road closures will affect Fitzwilliam Street, John William Street and the A641 Bradford Road/Northgate, while the A62 Leeds Road will have weekend closures again and Colne Bridge Road will also be shut.
Sophie Leishman, TRU sponsor, said: “We really appreciate the local community’s patience and understanding while we complete these improvement works.
“Advance warning and diversion signage will be in place on roads, with the most up-to-date diversion information available at www.roadworks.org.
“Work is progressing well with the completion of two major periods of improvement work between Huddersfield and Leeds across May and June.”
TRU has issued the following update on planned closures:
Fitzwilliam Street
John William Street
A641 Bradford Road / Northgate closures
Cross Church Street
A62 Leeds Road closures (pedestrian access maintained)
Colne Bridge Road (pedestrian access maintained)
Colne Bridge Road has just had two lengthy closures for bridge replacement works making surrounding roads more congested as drivers try to find a way round. Businesses, such as the Royal and Ancient pub at Colne Bridge, have been impacted.
A TRU spokesman said there weren’t any more closures of over three weeks planned “at the moment” but local residents would be kept informed by letter.
There will be further intermittent closures required on the A62 Leeds Road bridge in the future, further information on these will be released in advance.
In Huddersfield town centre Kirklees Council continues major improvements to make Trinity Street, Northumberland Street and John William Street better for pedestrians and cyclists.
David Shepherd, executive director for place at Kirklees Council, said: “The transport network across Kirklees is undergoing significant change, with investment in highways and rail infrastructure set to deliver benefits for generations to come.
“While there will be some short-term disruption, the improvements will help strengthen connections between towns and cities across the north of England, improving access to education, employment and training and unlocking further investment.
“Greater opportunities for development and new investment will help reinforce Kirklees’ position as a vibrant, well-connected place to live and work.”
