Dewsbury - Batley Sustainable Travel Corridor
The A652 Bradford Road is a busy route, which experiences heavy traffic and delays, particularly during peak periods for public transport and motorists. It's currently not an easy route to walk, wheel or cycle with limited opportunities due to traffic volume and lack of suitable facilities.
With several new housing developments and employment sites planned or under construction in the area, means there is already extra pressure on an already congested route.
Our plans for the A652 will help to ease congestion, improve journey times and help public transport be more reliable and support housing growth, employment and investment across Kirklees.
The scheme is funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Transport Cities Fund which is aimed at making it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle. It is part of a wider programme of transport improvements to highways and infrastructure, creating better links across Kirklees.
Plans
- Enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety along A652 Bradford Road by introducing shared facilities for cyclists and pedestrians.
- Upgrade existing crossings at the A638 Dewsbury Ring Road junction and the junction with Alexandra Road for improved safety.
- New puffin crossings.
- Parking restrictions on A652 Bradford Road, Greaves Road, Commercial Road, Victoria Road, Lower Peel Street, Upper South Street, Carlton Road, Ward Street, North Street, Mill Road, Town Street, Howard Street, Grafton Street, Mill Lane, B6128 Grange Road and B6128 Rouse Mill Lane.
- Parking and loading restrictions on A652 Bradford Road, Jack Lane, Rink Street, Alexandra Road and Back Station Road.
- Propose Victoria Road and Rink Street become one way.
- No entry restrictions on Commercial Road and Mount Street.
Benefits
The scheme contributes to the Net Zero and Climate Ready by 2038, our target to reduce harmful emissions and have a positive impact on the environment and climate change.
Reliable public transport and better access links make it easier for residents to access more education, training, employment and leisure opportunities in Kirklees.
Additional traffic signals, crossings and cycleways provide additional safety, making sustainable travel options more practical.
A reduced speed limit and signalled pedestrian cycle friendly crossings making it easier and safer to cross a main road.
Creating a more accessible and inclusive environment for everyone.
Consultation details
Public consultations took place in 2021, 2022 and 2023. You can find out more about the original proposals and the feedback we received at:
