Calderdale’s final phase of the A629 highway project has moved a step closer, with agreement from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority for further investment in connectivity improvements between Halifax and Huddersfield. The £570,000 funding enables feasibility work to begin on Phase 4 of the scheme, which looks to address congestion around Ainley Top and improve… read more … about Moving forward with infrastructure improvements>>
Calderdale Council is prepared for the snow which is forecast overnight and tomorrow morning (Friday 29 December 2017). The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for snow in West Yorkshire. The heaviest snow is expected to fall between 8am and 10am on Friday, with up to 5.5cm possible from 6am. Six gritters are… read more … about Preparing for snow>>
Over the last two years the local community, Calderdale Council and partner organisations have been working hard to recover from the floods that hit Calderdale on Boxing Day 2015 and to prepare for future flooding. Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “We are extremely proud of the way that local communities and businesses have… read more … about Two years on from the floods>>
Calderdale Council is responding to public concerns about gritting and revising its approach following the further bout of persistent and severe weather last week. This has led to further actions to ensure a level of gritting across Calderdale that is consistent with previous practice. The Council has fully reassessed its pilot policy, resulting in the… read more … about Winter gritting – Council responds>>
Calderdale Council is preparing for winter to keep the borough safe and moving if there is ice or snow. The Council has 18,200 tonnes of salt stored for winter and grits 575km of roads across Calderdale using a fleet of 15 gritters. It is piloting a new policy this year to make sure gritting is… read more … about Keeping Calderdale safe and moving in winter>>
Overnight closures are scheduled for Wakefield Road, Brighouse to allow for essential maintenance. Calderdale Council is to carry out work on the A644 between the M62 Junction 25 roundabout and the entrance to the Huddersfield North Premier Inn. The work is due to start on Tuesday 14 November and involves the planing and resurfacing of… read more … about Repairs to Wakefield Road, Brighouse>>
Following a major water main burst on the A629, Huddersfield Road, it will be necessary to close a part of the road to traffic from 8pm tomorrow evening (Saturday 4 November) until approximately 1pm on Sunday 5 November. Traffic travelling from Halifax towards Huddersfield beyond Salterhebble will be unable to turn right onto the mini-roundabout… read more … about Emergency road closure – A629, Huddersfield Road>>
Overnight closures are scheduled for Brighouse and Denholme Gate Road, Shelf to allow for essential maintenance. Calderdale Council is to carry out work on the A644 between Halifax Road and Whinney Royd Lane. The work is due to start on Monday 6 November and involves the planing and resurfacing of the carriageway surface. The work… read more … about Overnight road closure in Shelf>>
Calderdale Council is continuing the clean up after the period of intense rain and strong wind caused surface flooding in Calderdale on Saturday 21 October. The Environment Agency issued 14 flood warnings on Saturday evening for the River Calder across both the Upper and Lower Calder valleys. A number of localised surface flooding problems occurred,… read more … about Responding to surface flooding issues>>
