A two-month scheme to resurface the A62 Leeds Road between Bradley traffic lights through Cooper Bridge to Stocks Bank Road in Mirfield is underway.

Kirklees began resurfacing works on the evening of Monday October 11 and work will then take place each weekday evening for a six to eight week period.

To reduce disruption, work will be broken down into phases. The majority of the work will take place from the evening and overnight. Between 7pm and 6am Monday to Friday and during the day on Sundays between 8am to 6pm.

Work won’t take place on Saturdays. Businesses on affected roads will remain open throughout with Huddersfield Town match days also unaffected by road closures.

How might the resurfacing affect you?

Diversions will be in place for any road closures and notices will be placed on all affected bus stops before and during the works.

Affected residents will receive a letter before the works commence with more information.

What are the phases? 

Below is a breakdown of where and when Kirklees will be working.

Phase 1 – A62 Leeds Road Mirfield Cooper Bridge roundabout to the A644 Huddersfield Road

  • Date: 11th October – 19th October
  • Working Hours: 7pm – 6am
  • Full road closure and daytime lane closures

Phase 2 – Cooper Bridge Roundabout

  • Date: 21st October – 29th October
  • Working Hours:  7pm – 6am
  • Full road closure

Phase 3 – Cooper Bridge Roundabout to BP Service station

  • Date: 1st November – 24th November
  • Working Hours: 7pm – 6am
  • Full road closure and daytime lane closures

Phase 4 – BP Service Station to Bradley Road/Colne Bridge Road junction

  • Date: 11th November – 24th November
  • Working Hours: 7pm – 6am
  • Full road closure and daytime lane closures

Phase 5 – A62 Leeds Road Miller and Carter to Stocks Bank Road junction

  • Date 25th November – 6th December
  • Working Hours: 7pm – 6am
  • Full road closure and daytime lane closure

Work is underway at Cooper Bridge

Clr Naheed Mather, Cabinet member for the environment, said: “It’s important these resurfacing works are taking place now, ahead of the winter season. Helping to prevent new potholes forming and minimising other wear and tear on the road which can be more prevalent during the colder months of the year.

“These works also provide the foundations for the A62 to Cooper Bridge Improvement Scheme.”

Once resurfacing work is complete, work will begin on other improvements to the route. These will include safety improvements for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists, the creation of more green spaces alongside the road, and sustainable drainage to minimise flooding.

The improvements are set to begin next year.

Diversions

Alternative routes for vehicles affected by the closure will be available via the following routes:-

Leeds Road, Bradley

Diversion 1 – via the unaffected length of Leeds Road, Lower Fitzwilliam Street, A641 Oxford Street, A641 Bradford Road, across Bradley Bar roundabout, A641 Bradford Road, A641 Huddersfield Road (Calderdale), A643 Clifton Road (Calderdale), A644 Wakefield Road (Calderdale), across Clifton Interchange roundabout back onto A644 Wakefield Road (Calderdale), Cooper Bridge roundabout onto Cooper Bridge Road (Calderdale).

Diversion 2 – via Cooper Bridge Road (Calderdale), Cooper Bridge roundabout onto A644 Wakefield Road (Calderdale), across Clifton Interchange roundabout, back onto A644 Wakefield Road (Calderdale), A643 Wakefield Road (Calderdale), A641 Huddersfield Road (Calderdale), A641 Bradford Road, across Bradley Bar roundabout, back onto A641 Bradford Road, A641 Northgate, Lower Fitzwilliam Street, the unaffected length of Leeds Road.

Leeds Road, Mirfield

Diversion 1 – via A62 Leeds Road, A62 Huddersfield Road, A649 Halifax Road, A643 Walton Road (Calderdale), A643 High Moor Lane (Calderdale), A643 Clifton Common (Calderdale), A643 Wakefield Road (Calderdale), A641 Huddersfield Road (Calderdale), A641 Bradford Road, Bradley Road roundabout, Bradley Road, the unaffected length of Leeds Road, Cooper Bridge Road.

Diversion 2 – via Cooper Bridge Road (Calderdale), the unaffected length of Leeds Road, Bradley Road, Bradley Bar roundabout, A641 Bradford Road, A641 Huddersfield Road (Calderdale), A643 Clifton Road (Calderdale), A643 Walton Road (Calderdale), A649 Halifax Road, A62 Huddersfield Road, the unaffected length of A62 Leeds Road.

Point closures will be signed locally as and when required.

More information

Further information is available by contacting Highways Customer Care on 01484 414700, or email Highways.ROSS@kirklees.gov.uk