Preparations due to start in Dewsbury as multibillion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade makes tracks
A series of works is due to start in preparation for the Dewsbury leg of the Transpeninne Route Upgrade (TRU) project.
Utilities works underway
A 10-week road closure will be in place from Monday 8 April with works expected to be completed around Monday 17 June at Ravensthorpe Road, between Station Approach and Calder Road, and Veolia Waste Management site.
Yorkshire Water are redirecting two high pressure water mains to facilitate the TRU developments in this location. To coincide with the road closure, and minimise further disruption, Northern Power Grid will also take the opportunity to complete repair works to their electric cables in the area at the same time.
Councillor Crook, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Highways said:
“The work being undertaken by Yorkshire Water and Northern Power Grid at Ravensthorpe Road is an excellent example of collaborative working between the council and utilities companies. This cooperative approach clearly puts residents and local businesses at the forefront of planning and by completing works during the same period, we are minimising inconvenience and optimising efficiency, ensuring a smoother experience for everyone.”
Preparation work for TRU in Dewsbury
Prior to this, from Thursday 21 March, a range of activities along Fall Lane, are due to take place as part of the multibillion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade. Whilst vegetation management, and preparation work for the Dewsbury railway improvements take place here, Network Rail will also carry out their own strengthening works to the railway bridge at Forge Lane, with 2-way traffic signals in place between mid-April and mid-June.
Advance notice of roadworks and diversions
Digital Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) will be in place in advance of the works starting, displaying details of key information. Signed diversion routes for traffic will be in place, and the works will be completed as quickly as possible to ensure minimal disruption to local residents, businesses and road users.
The main diversion route is using the unaffected section of Ravensthorpe Road, Lees Hall Road, Brewery Lane, Station Road, Savile Road, A638 Aldams Road, Webster Hill, A644 Huddersfield Road, back to Calder Road. Diversion for vehicles greater than 7.5T is using Ingham Road and Slaithwaite Road.
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For more information on the TRU project visit (https://thetrupgrade.co.uk/ ) or contact the TRU team https://thetrupgrade.co.uk/contact/ or call their 24-hour national helpline on 03457 114141.