Huddersfield Road Closures Planned for Major Transpennine Rail Works

A programme of road closures is set to affect parts of Huddersfield and Deighton from Friday 30 January through to Monday 4 May, as major engineering work linked to the Transpennine Route Upgrade continues. The works will involve a combination of weekday and weekend closures on key routes including the A641 Bradford Road/Northgate, A62 Leeds Road and Colne Bridge Road.

The closures have been scheduled so that the three roads will not be shut at the same time. Where possible, disruption will be reduced through measures such as partial lane closures, the use of temporary traffic signals and the installation of advance warning signs to help drivers plan ahead.

During the affected periods, the A641 Bradford Road/Northgate will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians. By contrast, closures on the A62 Leeds Road and Colne Bridge Road will apply only to vehicles, with pedestrian access remaining available.

Work on the A641 Bradford Road/Northgate is required to strengthen Huddersfield viaduct. This structure supports track installation and realignment works, which are intended to improve reliability and increase capacity on the route.

Closures on the A62 Leeds Road and Colne Bridge Road will allow utility diversions to be carried out ahead of bridge replacement. The new bridges will be taller and wider, enabling the addition of two new fast lines and overhead line equipment. This infrastructure is needed to support faster and lower-emission trains through the area.

Sophie Leishman, TRU sponsor, said:

“These road closures form a pivotal part of TRU plans to upgrade the railway through Huddersfield, Deighton and beyond. We have taken every measure we can to limit disruption, and encourage road users to check the latest information before travelling. We’re really grateful for the understanding and support amongst the local communities while this work takes place, which is helping deliver a better railway across the North.”

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