Work has begun on the most significant phase of demolition works of the former Punchbowl pub building at Salterhebble, outside Halifax, as part of phase 1b of the A629 corridor improvement programme. The pub has been closed, and the building empty, for many years and was in poor condition, both inside and out. The building… read more … about Knockout for Punchbowl>>
Category Archives: Roads and Highways
Road users in Calderdale are being urged to make themselves aware of upcoming changes to bus lane restrictions. There are currently four area in Calderdale with designated bus lanes, these are: A646 Burnley Road, King Cross (eastbound) A629 Huddersfield Road (Calderdale Way), Ainley Top (southbound) A629 Skircoat Road, Skircoat (northbound) A629 Huddersfield Road, Skircoat (southbound)… read more … about Be aware of upcoming bus lane changes>>
Road closures are scheduled for Gooder Lane, Railway Street, Bridge End and Rastrick Common in Brighouse to allow for essential maintenance. Calderdale Council is to carry out work on Gooder Lane and Rastrick Common between Huddersfield Road and School Green. The work is due to start on Monday 28 February and involves the planing and… read more … about Essential maintenance on roads between Brighouse and Rastrick>>
A key road between Elland and Brighouse will reopen early this month, following major repair work. Park Road has been closed since February 2020 when it was seriously damaged by a landslip after significant flooding caused by Storm Ciara. Vertical movement of 300mm caused cracking over a 60-metre length of the road, as well as… read more … about Reopening date for flood damaged Park Road>>

A new facility to safely store the salt used to keep Calderdale moving during periods of bad weather, is now ready to use. Construction work has now finished on the new salt barn at the Ainleys depot site in Elland. The new facility has the capacity to store 12,000 tonnes of salt, protecting it from… read more … about Warm welcome for winter salt store>>
Road closures are scheduled for the B6113, Elland Road/Ripponden New Bank in Ripponden to allow for essential maintenance. Calderdale Council is carrying out work on the B6113 from Bridge End to the junction with Stainland Road, just above The Fleece Countryside Inn. The work is due to start on Monday 10 January 2022 and involves… read more … about Surface improvements scheduled for Ripponden New Bank>>
Residents and businesses in and around Hipperholme, Northowram, Shelf and the wider north-east Calderdale area are being asked to share their thoughts on how transport and the local environment could be improved. Calderdale Council is exploring new ideas for potential improvements, with a view to securing future funding to address transport related issues in the… read more … about Help shape plans for Hipperholme and north-east Calderdale>>
Shoppers in Calderdale will be able to park for free on Saturdays in selected car parks across the borough in the run up to Christmas. On Saturdays throughout December, parking will be free in the following car parks: Halifax – High Street and Mulcture Hall Road Brighouse – Parsonage Lane Elland – Timber Street Sowerby… read more … about Free festive parking in Calderdale>>
As discussions at COP26 this week focus on driving the global transition to zero emission transport, Calderdale Council is reflecting on its own progress to reduce transport emissions and meet ambitious net zero targets. Road transport accounts for 10% of global emissions, and its emissions are rising faster than those of any other sector. COP26… read more … about Supporting a gear change to reduce transport emissions>>