Huddersfield Rail Station Connections
Huddersfield town centre is currently dominated by motor vehicles, busy junctions that are difficult to use, low quality pavements and limited cycle lanes. Public transport facilities and connections between the town centre, train and bus stations also need improvement to meet the standards expected.
The improvements complimented wider transport projects including the Transpennine Route Upgrade, Northern Powerhouse Rail and the Penistone Line, creating better links across Kirklees and beyond.
It also supports the council's Huddersfield Blueprint and Our Cultural Heart - ambitious developments creating an inclusive, social and vibrant destination.
Huddersfield Rail Station Connections is funded by the West Yorkshire Transforming Cities Fund, a programme that aims to help create a positive change in the way we travel across the region, providing an accessible, attractive, and cleaner alternative to car journeys.
Plans
Trinity Street
- Upgrades to traffic signals and installation of new cycle and pedestrian crossing points.
- Additional cycle route across the Trinity Street junction.
- Provision of a shared cycle/pedestrian footways at key crossing points.
- Amendments to the Henry St/Westgate junction at the corners to allow shared cycle use.
Northumberland Street
- Improved cycling provision making it safer for cyclist to join the carriageway.
- Widening of the footways along Northumberland Street to improve urban infrastructure and accessibility in the area.
- New Zebra crossing making it safer and more accessible for pedestrians.
- Reversal of Byram street to be made one way in the opposite direction to help improve local traffic circulation and safety.
- Trees to be planted on both sides, creating a green, urban landscape.
- Traffic calming measures.
St John's Road
- New cycle route between Fitzwilliam Street and Beck Road to connect the National Cycle Network on Willow Lane with the town centre.
- Wider and improved footways and pedestrian crossings to make walking easier.
- Upgrades to the traffic lights improving traffic flow and allow cyclists to cross safely.
- Making Fitzwilliam Street one-way between St. John's Road and Viaduct Street.
- Planting trees for an urban landscape and improved air quality.
Diversion and traffic management
To ensure the work is completed efficiently and safely, diversion routes and traffic management is in place and clearly signposted. These may change as the project progresses. Please check the roadworks page for the national roadworks map for additional details.
In effect from February 2026
Accessing Beck Road Retail Park
Diversion: Approaching from the south, from Castlegate / Southgate, take Oxford Street, and Beck Road. Approaching from the north, take Willow Lane then Beck Road.
Accessing / exiting Clare Hill, Cambridge Road and beyond
Diversion: Unable to turn off Castlegate into St John's Road. Approach from Blacker Road end of St John's Road and turn right. Turn left or right out of Clare Hill into St John's Road.
Benefits
More accessible and better transport links, however you choose to travel, will make it easier to access more education, employment and leisure opportunities.
Improved transport network will make Kirklees a more attractive place for business investment and housing.
Improving junctions, traffic signals, pedestrian and cycle provision will improve traffic flow and journey times for all.
Installing new cycle lanes and safer pedestrian crossings, will make walking, wheeling and cycling a safer, more accessible choice for everyone.
Improved junction design, pedestrian crossing and separate cycle lanes will make it safer for users.
Tactile paving, pedestrian crossings and better links across the town centre to the bus and train stations and town centre parking creates a more accessible town centre.
Safer pedestrian and cyclist access, along with stronger links across our transport network enables more people to choose different modes of travel and rely less on private vehicles. This helps reduce traffic and support air quality and supports our overall target for emission reduction and become 'Net-Zero' by 2038 as outlined in our targets.
Progress
Construction worked began on Trinity Street.
Construction worked began on Northumberland Street. Diversion route is in place.
Consultation
The public consultation was open from 12 October to Monday 8 November 2021. Details and reports can be viewed online at Huddersfield Rail Station Connections.
Kirklees Transport Strategy
The Kirklees Transport Strategy was adopted in 2025 following a consultation where thousands of you shared your thoughts and influenced our priorities and principles for our transport network. This includes:
- Public transport that opens up opportunities across the district.
- A transport network that supports access to work, eduction and leisure.
- More affordable and more reliable bus and rail services.
- Smoother, more inclusive travel for people with additional accessibility needs.
- Safer active travel options for all ages.
- Better traffic flow across key routes.
