A £1.4bn programme of transport improvements for West Yorkshire and York has been agreed by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Road improvements, a new junction on the M62, rail line upgrades and increased opportunities for park and ride at more accessible stations are among schemes to be undertaken under the West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund…. read more … about £1.4bn programme of transport improvements agreed for West Yorkshire and York>>
Work on the permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for Halifax town centre is well underway, with the first public notice of the proposed new order being advertised by Calderdale Council on 19 December 2014. The notice is a legal requirement which marks the start of the 21 day public consultation on the new order. On… read more … about Council takes next step on new Halifax TRO>>
Work is well underway to transform the historic Piece Hall and create a new, state-of-the-art Central Library and Archive in Halifax town centre. As part of this work, diggers and other heavy vehicles are accessing the site from Square Road. To keep pedestrians safe, part of the footpath alongside Square Church on Square Road has… read more … about Take extra care while work underway>>
Work will soon begin on a major highway improvement scheme in King Cross, Halifax. Improvement works are taking place on King Cross Road and the Queens Road junction, which will aim to improve public transport access, pedestrian crossing facilities, and street parking availability. King Cross is a very busy area which suffers from traffic congestion… read more … about Improvements at King Cross>>
On-street parking charges in Halifax town centre and in Skircoat have been temporarily lifted by Calderdale Council. The charges relate to on-street parking spaces in Halifax town centre and to the new parking scheme in Skircoat, which includes on-street parking bays and parts of the residents’ permit scheme. The decision was taken after… read more … about Parking fees suspended in Halifax town centre>>
Construction of a new relief road for Sowerby Bridge has moved a step closer after the appointment of two key contractors to develop the scheme. Calderdale Council is working with its development partner, Genr8, to deliver the Sowerby Bridge Copley Valley regeneration scheme. Genr8 has appointed Buckingham Group Contracting Limited to deliver the next phase of… read more … about Contractors appointed for Sowerby Bridge link road>>
Maintenance and repair work is being carried out on the A629, Elland bypass in Halifax. The safety of our road users is at the heart of everything we do in highways. The work is essential and involves repairing the road itself, reducing the number of pot holes and improving the overall surface of the road…. read more … about Elland bypass update>>
Pay and display charges at ten Calderdale car parks have been removed as of Monday 8 September 2014. This is following the decision made by Cabinet on 18 August 2014. The car parks affected are: · Bank Street, Mill Lane and Church Lane, Brighouse · Brig Royd, West Vale · Royd Lane, Ripponden · Haugh… read more … about Removal of pay and display and evening charges>>
People in Calderdale can now report a highways issue or problem on their smart phone or tablet in less time than it takes to make a cup of tea! In response to customer feedback, we’ve made it easier for people to let us know about issues in their local area. The new form is quick… read more … about It’s so easy to let us know…>>
