We’re resurfacing Syke Lane and Crown Street car park
Works to improve the road condition to Syke Lane in Dewsbury and Crown Street car park in Cleckheaton will begin on Monday 9 January for approximately four weeks.
Works on Syke Lane
The works on Syke Lane, which include resurfacing the road on High Road about 100 meters before the junction with Park Road, will also continue on Town Street then Syke Lane up to and including the junction with Wakefield Road.
The new road surface will be a much quieter and smoother journey for road users. It will also help prevent new potholes from forming and minimise other wear and tear.
Works are programmed to take place Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 weather permitting. However, there will be some weekend works in order to minimise disruption to businesses and Earlsheaton Infant School located close by on Commercial Street.
Businesses on the street will remain open as usual during the work.
The resurfacing will be carried out in phases with road closures in operation at different points across the four weeks. Signed diversions will be in place when road closures are in place with notices placed on all affected bus stops before and during the works.
Plans for Crown Street car park
The works at Crown Street car park, which include resurfacing will also see a redesign of the layout. This will improve safety for car park users and support the future potential for Electric Vehicle charging points. New markings for spaces will also make the layout more user-friendly.
Works are programmed from Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 to 18:00. However, work may take place outside these hours to enable drainage works to be carried out. The car park will be closed for the duration of the work.
Our teams have been working with the local communities advising them of the works and plans in place to minimise any delay and disruption the works may cause. Affected residents and businesses will also receive a letter before the works commence with more information.
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Councillor Naheed Mather, Cabinet Member for Environment, says:
“We’re committed to improving our roads within the district for all our road users and resurfacing is an important part of this. It will greatly improve the journeys of those who use this road and help prevent potholes and other problems occurring in the future.
“Whilst we are mindful of the potential impact of parking spaces on Cleckheaton town centre, there are other parking facilities available around the town including long stay spaces at Cleckheaton Town Hall and short stay spaces at Bradford Road and Westgate.
“I would like to thank people in advance for their patience and understanding whilst these important works are carried out.”