Plans to improve the A629 between Halifax and Huddersfield have taken a step forward with the appointment of John Sisk & Son as contractor for Phase 1b of the project – the Calder and Hebble junction. Following a tender exercise, construction company John Sisk & Son has been appointed to carry out the construction work of… read more … about Contractor appointed for major road improvement scheme>>
The progress of plans to transform Halifax town centre will be discussed at the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 7 December. The A629 Phase 2, Halifax town centre project is fully funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and aims to improve pedestrian and cycle access into and within Halifax town centre. It… read more … about Progressing plans for Halifax town centre scheme>>
Work is taking place at the Ainleys facility in Elland, to allow for better access and the installation of additional safety measures. From Monday 30 November work will take place to widen access at the facility, which includes Calderdale Council’s highways depot and Elland Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC). The current main site entrance… read more … about Essential safety works at Elland facility>>
The final stage of work to improve the A6033 from Hebden Bridge to Oxenhope is now underway, with a completion date currently scheduled for the end of October. The road, which is rated as one of the most dangerous in the UK, has been closed on weekdays since July to allow for the introduction of… read more … about Update on A6033 works>>
Road closures are scheduled for the A681, Bacup Road in Todmorden to allow for essential maintenance. Calderdale Council is carrying out work on Bacup Road between Halshaw Clough and the Lancashire boundary. The work is due to start on Monday 21 September and involves the planing and resurfacing of the carriageway surface. The work is… read more … about Improvements scheduled for A681, Bacup Road>>
Pupils returning to school in Calderdale have seen the roads around some of their schools transformed into safer spaces – supporting active travel, such as walking and cycling. After a successful trial period at schools earlier this year, Calderdale Council has introduced School Streets(external link) at nine schools in the borough. This means that the… read more … about Safer streets for schools>>
Road closures as part of work to improve the safety of the A6033 from Hebden Bridge to Oxenhope will continue throughout September 2020. However, the road will be open on Bank Holiday Monday (31 August). This comprehensive road safety scheme began on Monday 13 July 2020 and is scheduled to run until late November. Originally,… read more … about Update on A6033 works>>
Two major infrastructure projects in Calderdale have received a funding boost from the Government’s Getting Building Fund. Calderdale Council will receive a share of the £52.6million awarded to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, to fund projects on the Park Road (A6025) in Elland and at Beech Hill, just outside Halifax Town Centre. Park Road is… read more … about Funding boost for Beech Hill and Park Road>>
Plans to transform the road network around Brighouse are moving forward, with work taking place to develop the A641 improvement scheme. The A641 is a key route through Brighouse and connects Huddersfield and Bradford; on an average day it carries around 38,000 vehicles. A number of transport related issues are currently experienced on the road,… read more … about Next steps for A641 project>>
