Major highways improvements on Queensgate and Shorehead roundabout in Huddersfield have been successfully completed ahead of schedule thanks to the dedication and collaborative working of everyone involved.
The ring road, a major access route into the town centre, has seen a £750,000 investment where a series of extensive works, including resurfacing the carriageway and roundabout, new kerbing, improved central reservation, upgraded traffic signals and a pedestrian crossing which now has tactile paving to alert visually impaired people of a safe crossing point.
Councillor Munir Ahmed, Cabinet member for Environment and Highways said:
“We understand that the closures of the major carriageway have caused some disruption, and we thank residents and businesses for their patience whist our engineers completed the works.
“Commuters will undoubtably benefit from the improvements, in terms of journey times, accessibility and safety.
“It is without a doubt that collaborative working with contractors and utilities, diligent planning, dedication and hard work has led to the successful and smooth delivery of the Queensgate improvement scheme. Well done and thank you to everyone involved.”
Chain Bar roundabout, Cleckheaton on schedule
Over in Cleckheaton, the A616, Chain Bar roundabout, is on course to be completed as expected at the end of September.
The carriageway has an additional lane to alleviate some of the pressures on junction off the motorway, reduce congestion and improve journey times. To improve safety for all, the council have installed LED street lighting, new kerbing, a pedestrian island with a signalled crossing as well has cycle lanes.