Tackling road safety in Calderdale is a priority both for the Council and for residents in the borough. In July, Calderdale Council hosted an event with the Community Safety Partnership and local people, to raise awareness and discuss the different ways in which communities can work together to keep our roads safe – for… read more … about Tackling road safety in Calderdale>>
Work has started on the second phase of improving pedestrian facilities in Mytholmroyd. The scheme, funded by the Local Transport Plan, will see two raised pedestrian crossing points, one by the library and another on New Road near Church Street, also a road narrowing by the Shoulder of Mutton pub, a new pavement between the… read more … about Improvements for pedestrians in Mytholmroyd>>
Calderdale Council will move a step closer to joining a West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) when the decision is discussed at Cabinet on 8 July. The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “By working together within a Combined Authority the five Councils within West Yorkshire will have a real say in the future… read more … about Working together to boost jobs and transport links>>
Calderdale Council is to carry out essential maintenance on the A58 Hebble Viaduct in Halifax. Works will start on Tuesday 18 June 2013 to replace the steel parapets and carry out concrete repairs at the ends of Hebble Viaduct and the exit slip road that leads to Boothtown. The parapets and concrete are showing signs… read more … about Essential maintenance: Hebble Viaduct, Halifax>>
Sent on behalf of the Association of West Yorkshire Authorities Proposals for a new legal body to manage investment worth £1.5bn in West Yorkshire’s transport and economic infrastructure will be published on Monday. The investment includes significant funding devolved from Whitehall as part of the recent City Deal. If agreed, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority… read more … about Plans published for new body to drive economic growth in West Yorkshire>>
Calderdale Council has successfully bid for grants worth £2.3 million to pay for improvements to a well known congestion hot spot in Hipperholme. The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded Calderdale Council £2.3 million from its Local Pinch Point Fund, giving the go-ahead to improve the A58 junction of Halifax Road/ Denholme Gate Road /… read more … about £2.3m to ease Hipperholme traffic hot spot>>
The five West Yorkshire councils plus York and Metro continue to develop a ground breaking Transport Fund that will see significant investment in the region’s transport network to create new jobs and support economic growth. Reducing congestion, improving the flow of freight and making it easier for people to commute to and from expected major… read more … about Keeping West Yorkshire moving>>
Lee Wood Road in Heptonstall is expected to be closed for three to four weeks whilst repairs are carried out following an incident last Thursday (10 January 2013). Whilst resurfacing works were taking place on Lee Wood Road, the edge of the road and a wall collapsed, causing a truck that was working on the… read more … about Closure of Lee Wood Road in Heptonstall>>
Essential carriageway resurfacing works are planned for Ovenden Road / Keighley Road between Friendly Fold Road and Cousin Lane, starting on Sunday 20 January 2013 and expected to be completed on Sunday 3 March 2013. Most work will take place under traffic light control from Monday to Friday, generally between 7.00am and 6.00pm. However, road… read more … about Ovenden Road / Keighley Road carriageway resurfacing>>
