Connecting Kirklees: An update on what’s happening on our highways in August
Here are some of the planned roadworks due to start in August. For details of all roadworks, head to our Roadworks webpage and view the live maps.
There can be lots of reasons for road works including resurfacing, making repairs, improving layouts, and replacing traffic signage and markings. Here are details of our summer surface dressing programme.
We also support other organisations to carry out essential works, for example utilities companies whose pipes and wires run under the roads and developers who need to change road access to complete works.
Whatever the reason we aim to minimise disruption and complete work as efficiently as possible.
| Organisation carrying out the work | Planned works | Location | Start date | Expected completion |
| Northern Gas Networks | Gas mains replacement | Holly Bank Road, Huddersfield | 06/08/25 | 03/09/25 |
| Plover Road, Huddersfield | 26/08/25 | 12/09/25 | ||
| Lanes Group | Sewer repairs | Woodhead Road, Holmfirth | 13/08/25 | 18/08/25 |
| Kirklees Council | Pre-surface dressing | Cross Bank Road, Batley | 14/08/25 | 22/08/25 |
| Stancliffe Hall Road, Batley | 22/08/25 | 27/08/25 | ||
| Resurfacing | Foxroyd Lane, Dewsbury | 26/08/25 | 19/09/25 | |
| Yorkshire Water | New water main | Shelley Woodhouse Lane, Huddersfield | 18/08/25 | 12/09/25 |
| Repair sewer | Carrs Road, Huddersfield | 18/08/25 | 22/08/25 |
This information is correct at time of publishing and is subject to change.
Major transport projects
Investment in transport infrastructure leads to better traffic flow, improved transport links, reduced congestion, better public spaces as well as environmental benefits. There will be some disruptions along the way, but the long-term benefits will be worth the journey. Here are details of the major projects in our towns and villages: Transport, roads and parking | Kirklees Council
Transpeninne Route Upgrade (TRU)
There is ongoing works linked to the Transpennine Route Upgrade which may cause disruption to your journey. Here are details of upcoming closures and changes to services ⚠️ Upcoming Closures and changes to services – Transpennine Route Upgrade
If you live near the TRU, you can sign up to receive digital notifications and receive faster updates about planned work near you: Digital Notification Registration.
Follow @TRUpgrade on ‘X’, for regular updates on the project.
Useful online tools to help you plan your journey
You can also check the following to make sure your journey runs as smoothly as possible:
- Check one.network before travelling.
- Follow @KirkleesWinter on ‘X’ (October – April only).
- Follow the Kirklees Council Facebook page.
- Visit our Transport, roads and parking webpages.
- Check National Highways online or follow @HighwaysYorks on ‘X’.