Heckmondwike Bus Station
In partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, we are transforming Heckmondwike Bus Hub into a fully accessible bus station. We aim to improve public transport facilities and connections from Heckmondwike across Kirklees and further afield.
The £10.5 million facility will be the first bus station in West Yorkshire to be branded as the new Weaver Network , a new transport network for West Yorkshire, joining busses, trains, walking, wheeling, cycling and more into seamless journeys for everyone.
The improvements compliment the Heckmondwike Blueprint, which is all about preserving the town's heritage, whilst looking to the future, creating a healthy, vibrant town centre where people can live, work and enjoy spending time.
Heckmondwike Bus Station 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 accessible, attractive, and greener travel options.
Plans
- Additional bus stops
- Increased cycle parking
- Changing Places facilities
- Real-time service information
- Indoor seating areas
- 'Green roof' with plants and solar panels
- Communal outdoor spaces
Benefits
A modern, accessible and passenger friendly bus station will improve transport links and create better connections across our towns and villages connecting people to more education, employment and leisure opportunities. Making it more attractive to travel into Heckmondwike town centre and encourage further investment.
We're improving security at the bus station for public transport users and people who want to cycle and leave their bike in a secure area.
With level bus boarding, a step free entrance and changing place facilities, travelling to and from Heckmondwike town centre will be a realistic choice for more people.
Installing secure cycle facilities at the bus station and improved access for pedestrians, provides more options to use alternative travel.
More bus stops, better transport links, cycling facilities, indoor waiting areas will encourage more people to opt for sustainable travel options. The living wall will help improve the air quality. This supports our overall target for emission reduction and become 'Net-Zero' by 2038 as outlined in our targets.
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.
Progress
Steel frame erected.
Main development works start on site and are expected to take around 12 months.
Hoardings went up around the bus hub and a number of bus stops were relocated to ensure the health and safety. Passengers can find the latest travel information on Metro , or by calling MetroLine Phone: 0113 245 7676.
We asked for views on proposals for Heckmondwike Bus Hub as part of the Dewsbury-Cleckheaton Sustainable Travel Corridor scheme.
Consultation
The consultation process was held in 2021 with online and face to face events. Heckmondwike Bus Station - Your Voice
