Major transport improvement scheme completes on key route into Kirklees
A major transport improvement scheme to reduce congestion, improve journey times and make travel safer and easier for everyone is now complete on the A629 Halifax Road.
A link to West Yorkshire and beyond
The completed works have transformed the A629, a key route between Ainley Top roundabout and Huddersfield town centre, connecting Kirklees with the M62, West Yorkshire and beyond.
Part of the upgrades include a new dedicated motorway slip road at the roundabout to help reduce congestion and improve reliability at one of the main gateways into Kirklees.
The Calverley Arms junction is now easier to travel through with a new road layout, wider carriageways, and upgraded traffic signals to ease congestion, as well as being safer and more accessible with new street lighting, wider footways and improved pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities.
The project has also delivered a new residents’ car park, with electric vehicle charging points which are expected to be finished early next year.
Councillor John Hardie, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Highways and Transport at Kirklees Council, said:
“These improvements will bring lasting benefits to a key route into Kirklees, reducing congestion, improving road safety and making it easier for people to access training and employment opportunities.
“Better connectivity is vital to supporting new housing developments, attracting investment and helping drive economic growth across the district. By creating a more efficient and reliable transport network, we are helping to unlock opportunities for residents, businesses and communities now and in the future.
“I’d like to thank everyone for their patience whilst we carried out this work.”
Improvements to Halifax Road form part of the wider A629 Halifax to Huddersfield scheme, delivered in partnership by Kirklees and Calderdale Councils and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin said:
“Whether you’re walking, cycling or travelling by car, everyone deserves a safe and convenient way to travel.
“These improvements will speed up journeys, reduce congestion on our roads and create more accessible, convenient routes for people travelling in and out of Huddersfield.
“Our Weaver Network – a new, joined-up transport system for our region – is making it easier for people to get where they want to go, helping to create a better-connected West Yorkshire.”
Funding for this phase of work was provided by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and complements additional work across the region and demonstrates a shared commitment to improving transport links across the West Yorkshire.
More details on the project can be found on A629 Halifax to Huddersfield page.