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Calderdale Council’s ambitious project to transform travel in and around Halifax has reached an important milestone, with upgrades to the junction and area at Bull Green.
The Council is delivering the A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre project, which is fully funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund.
Construction is split into three parts: western, eastern and central, to minimise disruption. Initial work has been focused on the western section, with completed improvements including new wider and safer spaces for pedestrians and upgraded crossings.
The new junction layout at Bull Green is the latest milestone in the western phase of works. One of the most noticeable changes is the removal of the roundabout and the installation of new signals. The linked and coordinated lights will work together with other signals around the town centre once the full scheme is complete, to help traffic to keep moving when it gets busy.
The completion of this work means that several bus services have returned to George Square. A new signalised right turn out of George Street will improve and simplify access for buses and taxis heading towards north Halifax.
The new Bull Green car park is also now open and finishing touches including landscaping and tree planting will take place in planting season, creating a more pleasant route into the town centre.
Work at the junction of Skircoat Road and Prescott Street was completed earlier this year. The focus is on safe routes for walking and cycling while keeping vehicles moving efficiently with new islands, crossings, and signals.
Crossings have been upgraded on Commercial Street and Fountain Street, and new cycle routes will improve access around this junction. The one-way system on Powell Street has been reversed, supporting access to the Victoria Theatre and local businesses from Fountain Street.
Features have been designed with accessibility in mind and high-quality materials have been used, reflecting feedback received as part of engagement with local people and businesses.
The next stage of work in the western phase will be around Pellon Lane at Cow Green. The subway is now permanently closed, with a temporary crossing maintaining access to the town centre until the new layout is complete.
The next phase of the project to be delivered by contractors Galliford Try, will be the work on upgrades for the east of the town, with planned improvements around Halifax Rail Station, the Piece Hall, Woolshops, Halifax Minster and routes in and out of the town centre. For all the details and the latest updates, visit calderdalenextchapter.co.uk/projects/a629-halifax-town-centre
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Housing, Cllr Scott Patient, said:
“Halifax is benefitting from millions of pounds of investment, transforming the town centre with improved spaces and layouts making travel safer and more efficient.
“This major work is being split into phases, and work around the Bull Green area, as part of the western phase, is now almost complete. The road layout has been transformed, with the removal of the roundabout, and with the new car park and wider pavements we’re seeing how the work is improving the look and feel of this area.
“We’d like to thank people and businesses for their patience whilst work has been underway in this area. We know that whilst work is still happening that there is a level of disruption, but we’re doing what we can to minimise this and as work moves around the town, we’ll begin to really see how the scheme is shaping the future of travel in Halifax.”
Cllr Peter Carlill, Deputy Chair of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport Committee, said:
“The ongoing transformation of Halifax town centre is about making it safer and easier for everyone to get around.
“Whilst we recognise the disruption caused during the works, these latest upgrades are improving accessibility, reducing congestion and encouraging people to choose sustainable ways to travel.
“Projects like this are helping to create a greener, better-connected West Yorkshire by delivering an integrated Weaver Network that joins up all transport options across the region.”
Calderdale Council has received funding for the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project through the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund, and the Leeds City Region Growth Deal – a £1 billion package of Government investment delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to accelerate growth and create jobs.
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