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Please note that this consultation has now closed. The outcome report can be viewed here.

Feedback was used to develop the proposals further and these were consulted on in early 2022. For more information about the second stage consultation, and to view the outcome report, see here.

To view all updates on this project please visit the Dewsbury Blueprint website. 

The information and proposals from the initial consultation, which took place between 13 July to 17 August 2021, can be found below:


Helping you travel between Dewsbury and Cleckheaton

Kirklees Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are proposing a series of travel improvements along the A638 between Dewsbury and Cleckheaton, as well as improvements to the Heckmondwike Bus Hub, and the Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway.

The scheme is funded by the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), a major new programme of transport infrastructure investment. The programme 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.

We want to hear your views on our proposals. Please tell us what you think by using the information on this page, to help you complete our short surveys on the links below.


Background

This northern part of the A638 is a six-mile long ‘corridor’ that runs through the heart of West Yorkshire, connecting the centres of Dewsbury, Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton.

The A638 is a busy road – the way it has been built means it cannot cope with today’s demand, which results in traffic congestion at peak periods. This means buses can get delayed, and it is not as easy to walk or cycle along as it could be.

We have conducted assessments along the route to find key problems and opportunities. This has resulted in a range of proposals for new bus priority measures, and walking and cycling improvements, between Dewsbury and Cleckheaton.

Although journey patterns have changed because of COVID-19, new housing and employment planned in the future means we anticipate congestion to get worse due to higher travel demands. These improvements to the A638 offer an opportunity to improve walking, cycling and bus journeys for everyone.


Our Proposals 

The A638 travel proposals extend from the outskirts of Dewsbury town centre, through Heckmondwike, to Chain Bar roundabout at Cleckheaton.

This stretch of the A638 would be improved to allow for more buses – and help buses keep to their timetables – with new bus priority measures. New footways and crossings would make it safer and easier to walk and to catch the bus.

Our scheme also aims to make cycling easier and safer, by putting in new on-street cycling upgrades, plus better links to the Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway.

We want to:

  • encourage healthier and more environmentally friendly methods of transport, to reduce reliance on cars, and so reduce congestion and improve air quality
  • improve bus journey reliability and journey times
  • provide more opportunities for walking and cycling
  • improve accessibility and safety along the route
  • help achieve Kirklees Council’s commitment to net-zero carbon by 2038


Heckmondwike Bus Station

We are exploring the opportunity to improve the travel experience in Heckmondwike, by upgrading the Bus Hub to a Bus Station. Heckmondwike Town Centre sits at the heart of the A638 corridor, between Dewsbury and Cleckheaton, and is currently served by a four-stand bus hub.

The proposals include a new station building, a sheltered outdoor waiting area (under canopy) and improved landscaping on the site. Crucially, there is opportunity to increase capacity by creating two extra bus stands and a layover bay, and improving the sheltered cycle parking.

The scheme aims to make catching the bus a realistic option, and help more people get to where they need to be by using this key local bus hub. This would help reduce emissions and air pollution, as more people can choose to leave their car at home.


Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway

We would like to encourage more people to use the Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway by providing safe links to the cycle tracks from the A638, improving the surfaces, and putting in more lighting on the Greenway.

This way, we hope more of us can enjoy using bikes or walking here, whether it’s for commuting, getting to school or college, or simply for leisure.

(Image supplied by Sustrans)

Find out more and have your say

To see our proposals in more detail, please look through our consultation materials, including draft plans and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

We want to hear your views on our proposals. Please tell us what you think by completing our four short surveys using the links below.

You can choose to complete as many of the surveys as you like, based on the areas you are interested in. You do not need to complete all four surveys at the same time - you can come back later to complete others. Please make sure you click ‘submit’ on the last page before completing any survey to ensure your answers are saved.

Each survey should take you about ten minutes to complete.

Survey for proposals between Chain Bar roundabout and Heckmondwike - closed

  • Zone 1: North of M62 Chain Bar to Whitcliffe Road
  • Zone 2: Whitcliffe Road to Cleckheaton Bus Station
  • Zone 3: Cleckheaton Bus Station to A62 Leeds Road junction

Survey for proposals between Heckmondwike and Dewsbury - closed

  • Zone 4: A62 Leeds Road junction to Staincliffe Hall Road junction
  • Zone 5: Staincliffe Hall Road junction to Track Road
  • Zone 6: Track Road to Dewsbury Ring Road

Survey for the Heckmondwike Bus Station proposals - closed

Survey for the Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway proposals - closed

Contact us:

If you or someone you know is unable to access information online, please get in touch with us using the contact details above. We can arrange a different way to provide information – such as sending more information in the post – so that you or they can get involved.

This engagement closed on Tuesday 17 August 2021.

Next steps

We will use your feedback gathered through this public consultation to develop the next stage in the design of our proposals.

If you want to be kept informed, please register here: www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/register



Please note that this consultation has now closed. The outcome report can be viewed here.

Feedback was used to develop the proposals further and these were consulted on in early 2022. For more information about the second stage consultation, and to view the outcome report, see here.

To view all updates on this project please visit the Dewsbury Blueprint website. 

The information and proposals from the initial consultation, which took place between 13 July to 17 August 2021, can be found below:


Helping you travel between Dewsbury and Cleckheaton

Kirklees Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are proposing a series of travel improvements along the A638 between Dewsbury and Cleckheaton, as well as improvements to the Heckmondwike Bus Hub, and the Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway.

The scheme is funded by the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), a major new programme of transport infrastructure investment. The programme 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.

We want to hear your views on our proposals. Please tell us what you think by using the information on this page, to help you complete our short surveys on the links below.


Background

This northern part of the A638 is a six-mile long ‘corridor’ that runs through the heart of West Yorkshire, connecting the centres of Dewsbury, Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton.

The A638 is a busy road – the way it has been built means it cannot cope with today’s demand, which results in traffic congestion at peak periods. This means buses can get delayed, and it is not as easy to walk or cycle along as it could be.

We have conducted assessments along the route to find key problems and opportunities. This has resulted in a range of proposals for new bus priority measures, and walking and cycling improvements, between Dewsbury and Cleckheaton.

Although journey patterns have changed because of COVID-19, new housing and employment planned in the future means we anticipate congestion to get worse due to higher travel demands. These improvements to the A638 offer an opportunity to improve walking, cycling and bus journeys for everyone.


Our Proposals 

The A638 travel proposals extend from the outskirts of Dewsbury town centre, through Heckmondwike, to Chain Bar roundabout at Cleckheaton.

This stretch of the A638 would be improved to allow for more buses – and help buses keep to their timetables – with new bus priority measures. New footways and crossings would make it safer and easier to walk and to catch the bus.

Our scheme also aims to make cycling easier and safer, by putting in new on-street cycling upgrades, plus better links to the Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway.

We want to:

  • encourage healthier and more environmentally friendly methods of transport, to reduce reliance on cars, and so reduce congestion and improve air quality
  • improve bus journey reliability and journey times
  • provide more opportunities for walking and cycling
  • improve accessibility and safety along the route
  • help achieve Kirklees Council’s commitment to net-zero carbon by 2038


Heckmondwike Bus Station

We are exploring the opportunity to improve the travel experience in Heckmondwike, by upgrading the Bus Hub to a Bus Station. Heckmondwike Town Centre sits at the heart of the A638 corridor, between Dewsbury and Cleckheaton, and is currently served by a four-stand bus hub.

The proposals include a new station building, a sheltered outdoor waiting area (under canopy) and improved landscaping on the site. Crucially, there is opportunity to increase capacity by creating two extra bus stands and a layover bay, and improving the sheltered cycle parking.

The scheme aims to make catching the bus a realistic option, and help more people get to where they need to be by using this key local bus hub. This would help reduce emissions and air pollution, as more people can choose to leave their car at home.


Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway

We would like to encourage more people to use the Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway by providing safe links to the cycle tracks from the A638, improving the surfaces, and putting in more lighting on the Greenway.

This way, we hope more of us can enjoy using bikes or walking here, whether it’s for commuting, getting to school or college, or simply for leisure.

(Image supplied by Sustrans)

Find out more and have your say

To see our proposals in more detail, please look through our consultation materials, including draft plans and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

We want to hear your views on our proposals. Please tell us what you think by completing our four short surveys using the links below.

You can choose to complete as many of the surveys as you like, based on the areas you are interested in. You do not need to complete all four surveys at the same time - you can come back later to complete others. Please make sure you click ‘submit’ on the last page before completing any survey to ensure your answers are saved.

Each survey should take you about ten minutes to complete.

Survey for proposals between Chain Bar roundabout and Heckmondwike - closed

  • Zone 1: North of M62 Chain Bar to Whitcliffe Road
  • Zone 2: Whitcliffe Road to Cleckheaton Bus Station
  • Zone 3: Cleckheaton Bus Station to A62 Leeds Road junction

Survey for proposals between Heckmondwike and Dewsbury - closed

  • Zone 4: A62 Leeds Road junction to Staincliffe Hall Road junction
  • Zone 5: Staincliffe Hall Road junction to Track Road
  • Zone 6: Track Road to Dewsbury Ring Road

Survey for the Heckmondwike Bus Station proposals - closed

Survey for the Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway proposals - closed

Contact us:

If you or someone you know is unable to access information online, please get in touch with us using the contact details above. We can arrange a different way to provide information – such as sending more information in the post – so that you or they can get involved.

This engagement closed on Tuesday 17 August 2021.

Next steps

We will use your feedback gathered through this public consultation to develop the next stage in the design of our proposals.

If you want to be kept informed, please register here: www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/register


If you have any questions about this survey or the project itself, ask us below.

  • Share Not a question but an observation that I didn't include in the survey. If more was done to curb the parking on the pavements particularly around the car sales and factories around the Marsh/Rawfolds area there wouldn't be a need to widen the pavements. Doing away with the parking places will just encourage more of this. on Facebook Share Not a question but an observation that I didn't include in the survey. If more was done to curb the parking on the pavements particularly around the car sales and factories around the Marsh/Rawfolds area there wouldn't be a need to widen the pavements. Doing away with the parking places will just encourage more of this. on Twitter Share Not a question but an observation that I didn't include in the survey. If more was done to curb the parking on the pavements particularly around the car sales and factories around the Marsh/Rawfolds area there wouldn't be a need to widen the pavements. Doing away with the parking places will just encourage more of this. on Linkedin Email Not a question but an observation that I didn't include in the survey. If more was done to curb the parking on the pavements particularly around the car sales and factories around the Marsh/Rawfolds area there wouldn't be a need to widen the pavements. Doing away with the parking places will just encourage more of this. link

    Not a question but an observation that I didn't include in the survey. If more was done to curb the parking on the pavements particularly around the car sales and factories around the Marsh/Rawfolds area there wouldn't be a need to widen the pavements. Doing away with the parking places will just encourage more of this.

    A Pedestrian asked over 2 years ago

    Good afternoon, 

    Thank you for getting in touch with us with your suggestion, and for filling out the survey. Our apologies for the delay in getting back to you. All comments received are included in the analysis of feedback gathered during the public consultation.

    Please feel free to sign up to Your Voice to receive notification when the next stage of this consultation is live, if you have not already done so: https://www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/register

  • Share Why is there no proposal to join the Ringway to the Greenway, providing a continuous traffic free 4.5 mile circular around, Heckmondwike, Liversedge and Littletown. Other than quiet residential estate roads the only traffic pedestrians and cyclists would encounter is crossing the A638 Bradford Road via the proposed Toucan crossing at Primrose lane. A traffic free route to the new Leisure complex, proposed Skate park at Royds Park, Firth Park, four schools and a safe space for healthy exercise as well as utilising the impressive industrial rail heritage of the area. A tremendous utility that despite being planned for decades has been totally ignored. Why? In fact why haven't you considered re-establishing the old railway path further towards Cleckheaton as a traffic free Cycle and footpath. It seems so obvious to encourage alternative healthy travel, take it away from the traffic! on Facebook Share Why is there no proposal to join the Ringway to the Greenway, providing a continuous traffic free 4.5 mile circular around, Heckmondwike, Liversedge and Littletown. Other than quiet residential estate roads the only traffic pedestrians and cyclists would encounter is crossing the A638 Bradford Road via the proposed Toucan crossing at Primrose lane. A traffic free route to the new Leisure complex, proposed Skate park at Royds Park, Firth Park, four schools and a safe space for healthy exercise as well as utilising the impressive industrial rail heritage of the area. A tremendous utility that despite being planned for decades has been totally ignored. Why? In fact why haven't you considered re-establishing the old railway path further towards Cleckheaton as a traffic free Cycle and footpath. It seems so obvious to encourage alternative healthy travel, take it away from the traffic! on Twitter Share Why is there no proposal to join the Ringway to the Greenway, providing a continuous traffic free 4.5 mile circular around, Heckmondwike, Liversedge and Littletown. Other than quiet residential estate roads the only traffic pedestrians and cyclists would encounter is crossing the A638 Bradford Road via the proposed Toucan crossing at Primrose lane. A traffic free route to the new Leisure complex, proposed Skate park at Royds Park, Firth Park, four schools and a safe space for healthy exercise as well as utilising the impressive industrial rail heritage of the area. A tremendous utility that despite being planned for decades has been totally ignored. Why? In fact why haven't you considered re-establishing the old railway path further towards Cleckheaton as a traffic free Cycle and footpath. It seems so obvious to encourage alternative healthy travel, take it away from the traffic! on Linkedin Email Why is there no proposal to join the Ringway to the Greenway, providing a continuous traffic free 4.5 mile circular around, Heckmondwike, Liversedge and Littletown. Other than quiet residential estate roads the only traffic pedestrians and cyclists would encounter is crossing the A638 Bradford Road via the proposed Toucan crossing at Primrose lane. A traffic free route to the new Leisure complex, proposed Skate park at Royds Park, Firth Park, four schools and a safe space for healthy exercise as well as utilising the impressive industrial rail heritage of the area. A tremendous utility that despite being planned for decades has been totally ignored. Why? In fact why haven't you considered re-establishing the old railway path further towards Cleckheaton as a traffic free Cycle and footpath. It seems so obvious to encourage alternative healthy travel, take it away from the traffic! link

    Why is there no proposal to join the Ringway to the Greenway, providing a continuous traffic free 4.5 mile circular around, Heckmondwike, Liversedge and Littletown. Other than quiet residential estate roads the only traffic pedestrians and cyclists would encounter is crossing the A638 Bradford Road via the proposed Toucan crossing at Primrose lane. A traffic free route to the new Leisure complex, proposed Skate park at Royds Park, Firth Park, four schools and a safe space for healthy exercise as well as utilising the impressive industrial rail heritage of the area. A tremendous utility that despite being planned for decades has been totally ignored. Why? In fact why haven't you considered re-establishing the old railway path further towards Cleckheaton as a traffic free Cycle and footpath. It seems so obvious to encourage alternative healthy travel, take it away from the traffic!

    Izitmee? asked over 2 years ago

    Good afternoon, 

    Our apologies in the delay in getting back to you, thank you for getting in touch. 

    Detailed consideration was given to the suggested proposal to connect the Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway, with the scheme requiring additional funding due to third party land ownership before it could be implemented.

    Please feel free to sign up to Your Voice to receive notification when the next stage of this consultation is live, if you have not already done so: https://www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/register

  • Share Will walking be safe if there are more cyclists on the GreenWay. As of now they go much too fast and myself and my husband who is blind finds it scary at times. on Facebook Share Will walking be safe if there are more cyclists on the GreenWay. As of now they go much too fast and myself and my husband who is blind finds it scary at times. on Twitter Share Will walking be safe if there are more cyclists on the GreenWay. As of now they go much too fast and myself and my husband who is blind finds it scary at times. on Linkedin Email Will walking be safe if there are more cyclists on the GreenWay. As of now they go much too fast and myself and my husband who is blind finds it scary at times. link

    Will walking be safe if there are more cyclists on the GreenWay. As of now they go much too fast and myself and my husband who is blind finds it scary at times.

    Mrs Lefty asked over 2 years ago

    Good afternoon, 

    Thank you for taking the time to get in touch with us regarding safety on the Spen Valley Greenway.

    These aspects will be considered in detail during the current, as well as future, design stages. The Greenway itself is owned and operated by Sustrans and any implemented measures will require their prior approval. We, The Project Team, are in regular contact with Sustrans.

    Kind regards,

    The Project Team

  • Share What happens to parking on the roadside opposite Spen Baths, there is already an issue (I asked for permit parking when I moved in 22yrs ago & a neighbour applied approx 3yrs ago), people using the baths and parents/teachers from school park outside our houses leaving us nowhere to park. Will you be removing the parking altogether? Why go to all this expense when there is already a cycle lane in place along this stretch of road? on Facebook Share What happens to parking on the roadside opposite Spen Baths, there is already an issue (I asked for permit parking when I moved in 22yrs ago & a neighbour applied approx 3yrs ago), people using the baths and parents/teachers from school park outside our houses leaving us nowhere to park. Will you be removing the parking altogether? Why go to all this expense when there is already a cycle lane in place along this stretch of road? on Twitter Share What happens to parking on the roadside opposite Spen Baths, there is already an issue (I asked for permit parking when I moved in 22yrs ago & a neighbour applied approx 3yrs ago), people using the baths and parents/teachers from school park outside our houses leaving us nowhere to park. Will you be removing the parking altogether? Why go to all this expense when there is already a cycle lane in place along this stretch of road? on Linkedin Email What happens to parking on the roadside opposite Spen Baths, there is already an issue (I asked for permit parking when I moved in 22yrs ago & a neighbour applied approx 3yrs ago), people using the baths and parents/teachers from school park outside our houses leaving us nowhere to park. Will you be removing the parking altogether? Why go to all this expense when there is already a cycle lane in place along this stretch of road? link

    What happens to parking on the roadside opposite Spen Baths, there is already an issue (I asked for permit parking when I moved in 22yrs ago & a neighbour applied approx 3yrs ago), people using the baths and parents/teachers from school park outside our houses leaving us nowhere to park. Will you be removing the parking altogether? Why go to all this expense when there is already a cycle lane in place along this stretch of road?

    Di asked over 2 years ago

    Good afternoon, 

    Thank you for taking the time to get in touch with us regarding these proposals.

    The feedback received following the successful completion of the public and stakeholder consultation stage will be fed into the ongoing design process. No decision to remove any parking allocation has taken place yet. 

    There are two further design stages and one additional consultation stage to be completed prior to any schemes being implemented, as part of which detailed assessment of costs and benefits will be derived and documented. The multiple design stage process allows for the most efficient and beneficial scheme to be eventually derived and built, taking into account a wide spectrum of parameters. 

    Further dialogue with the representatives of Littletown School is scheduled to take place, as part of which we will seek to derive mitigation measures that would alleviate the raised concerns.

    Kind regards,

    The Project Team

  • Share Where will on the cars park,on by Spenborough .And why put another cycle lane in,where there is already one. on Facebook Share Where will on the cars park,on by Spenborough .And why put another cycle lane in,where there is already one. on Twitter Share Where will on the cars park,on by Spenborough .And why put another cycle lane in,where there is already one. on Linkedin Email Where will on the cars park,on by Spenborough .And why put another cycle lane in,where there is already one. link

    Where will on the cars park,on by Spenborough .And why put another cycle lane in,where there is already one.

    Claire Overend asked over 2 years ago

    Hello, 

    Thank you for taking the time to get in touch with us regarding these proposals.

    The feedback received following the successful completion of the public and stakeholder consultation stage will be fed into the ongoing design process. No decision to remove any parking allocation has taken place yet. 

    There are two further design stages and one additional consultation stage to be completed prior to any schemes being implemented, as part of which detailed assessment of costs and benefits will be derived and documented. The multiple design stage process allows for the most efficient and beneficial scheme to be eventually derived and built, taking into account a wide spectrum of parameters.

    Kind regards,

    The Project Team

  • Share Why will you spend all that money on the green way which is a very unsafe place to be at certain times of the day But not spend money on replacing the skate park in cleckheaton which was deemed an antisocial place for kids to have fun ? on Facebook Share Why will you spend all that money on the green way which is a very unsafe place to be at certain times of the day But not spend money on replacing the skate park in cleckheaton which was deemed an antisocial place for kids to have fun ? on Twitter Share Why will you spend all that money on the green way which is a very unsafe place to be at certain times of the day But not spend money on replacing the skate park in cleckheaton which was deemed an antisocial place for kids to have fun ? on Linkedin Email Why will you spend all that money on the green way which is a very unsafe place to be at certain times of the day But not spend money on replacing the skate park in cleckheaton which was deemed an antisocial place for kids to have fun ? link

    Why will you spend all that money on the green way which is a very unsafe place to be at certain times of the day But not spend money on replacing the skate park in cleckheaton which was deemed an antisocial place for kids to have fun ?

    Michael Pinder asked over 2 years ago

    Good morning, 

    Thank you for taking the time to get in touch with us.

    The scope of this project is to provide benefits to sustainable methods of transport. The budget granted by the Department for Transport can’t be utilised for projects that do not achieve the objectives of the Transforming Cities Fund. You can read more about the Transforming Cities Fund here: https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/improving-transport/transforming-cities-fund/

    Kind regards

    The Project Team

  • Share Why are these proposals not looking at how to improve the traffic flow through Heckmondwike, particularly with the build up of traffic trying to turn right at the junction with the market, causing significant queues through Heckmondwike even at quieter times of the day. on Facebook Share Why are these proposals not looking at how to improve the traffic flow through Heckmondwike, particularly with the build up of traffic trying to turn right at the junction with the market, causing significant queues through Heckmondwike even at quieter times of the day. on Twitter Share Why are these proposals not looking at how to improve the traffic flow through Heckmondwike, particularly with the build up of traffic trying to turn right at the junction with the market, causing significant queues through Heckmondwike even at quieter times of the day. on Linkedin Email Why are these proposals not looking at how to improve the traffic flow through Heckmondwike, particularly with the build up of traffic trying to turn right at the junction with the market, causing significant queues through Heckmondwike even at quieter times of the day. link

    Why are these proposals not looking at how to improve the traffic flow through Heckmondwike, particularly with the build up of traffic trying to turn right at the junction with the market, causing significant queues through Heckmondwike even at quieter times of the day.

    Heckmondwike driver asked over 2 years ago

    Good morning, 

    Thank you for taking the time to get in touch with us about these proposals.

    The scope of this project is to provide benefits to sustainable methods of transport. The budget granted by the Department for Transport is not to be utilised for projects that do not achieve the objectives of the Transforming Cities Fund, and as such is not to be utilised for tackling general traffic congestion issues. You can read more about the Transforming Cities Fund here: https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/improving-transport/transforming-cities-fund/ 

    Kind regards

    The Project Team

  • Share The plans to remove the parking bays along Bradford Rd are good news, and will make pulling out of the side roads, including the likes of Balme Road much safer, where at present you cannot see for the cars parked in them. The improved paving of the greenway will also help this facility for all users. With regards to the junction of Balme Road and Bradford Road, has any consideration been given to traffic lights here? The junction can be very busy, and with the potential of new housing at the top of Cliffe Lane this may get more so in the future, or may this be a longer term option? Lastly, when will the works be carried out. on Facebook Share The plans to remove the parking bays along Bradford Rd are good news, and will make pulling out of the side roads, including the likes of Balme Road much safer, where at present you cannot see for the cars parked in them. The improved paving of the greenway will also help this facility for all users. With regards to the junction of Balme Road and Bradford Road, has any consideration been given to traffic lights here? The junction can be very busy, and with the potential of new housing at the top of Cliffe Lane this may get more so in the future, or may this be a longer term option? Lastly, when will the works be carried out. on Twitter Share The plans to remove the parking bays along Bradford Rd are good news, and will make pulling out of the side roads, including the likes of Balme Road much safer, where at present you cannot see for the cars parked in them. The improved paving of the greenway will also help this facility for all users. With regards to the junction of Balme Road and Bradford Road, has any consideration been given to traffic lights here? The junction can be very busy, and with the potential of new housing at the top of Cliffe Lane this may get more so in the future, or may this be a longer term option? Lastly, when will the works be carried out. on Linkedin Email The plans to remove the parking bays along Bradford Rd are good news, and will make pulling out of the side roads, including the likes of Balme Road much safer, where at present you cannot see for the cars parked in them. The improved paving of the greenway will also help this facility for all users. With regards to the junction of Balme Road and Bradford Road, has any consideration been given to traffic lights here? The junction can be very busy, and with the potential of new housing at the top of Cliffe Lane this may get more so in the future, or may this be a longer term option? Lastly, when will the works be carried out. link

    The plans to remove the parking bays along Bradford Rd are good news, and will make pulling out of the side roads, including the likes of Balme Road much safer, where at present you cannot see for the cars parked in them. The improved paving of the greenway will also help this facility for all users. With regards to the junction of Balme Road and Bradford Road, has any consideration been given to traffic lights here? The junction can be very busy, and with the potential of new housing at the top of Cliffe Lane this may get more so in the future, or may this be a longer term option? Lastly, when will the works be carried out.

    Rich asked over 2 years ago

    Good morning, 

    Thank you for taking the time to get in touch with us about these proposals.

    We will consider options available in regards to safety concerns raised. The delivery phase for this project is scheduled for completion in 2023.

    Kind regards

    The Project Team

  • Share Would it be sensible to do everything possible to keep all traffic flowing on the A638 as this will help bus journeys and also to cut emissions naturally (more stop-start traffic surely causes more emissions)? Walkers and cyclists are fortunate in this area to have the greenway and ringway and surely would not choose to walk/cycle on the main road instead? People who live in this area are who need to travel distances longer than a few miles need to drive and therefore have no option but to use these roads. How is forcing misery upon these drivers helping anyone and will it not create more rat-running? on Facebook Share Would it be sensible to do everything possible to keep all traffic flowing on the A638 as this will help bus journeys and also to cut emissions naturally (more stop-start traffic surely causes more emissions)? Walkers and cyclists are fortunate in this area to have the greenway and ringway and surely would not choose to walk/cycle on the main road instead? People who live in this area are who need to travel distances longer than a few miles need to drive and therefore have no option but to use these roads. How is forcing misery upon these drivers helping anyone and will it not create more rat-running? on Twitter Share Would it be sensible to do everything possible to keep all traffic flowing on the A638 as this will help bus journeys and also to cut emissions naturally (more stop-start traffic surely causes more emissions)? Walkers and cyclists are fortunate in this area to have the greenway and ringway and surely would not choose to walk/cycle on the main road instead? People who live in this area are who need to travel distances longer than a few miles need to drive and therefore have no option but to use these roads. How is forcing misery upon these drivers helping anyone and will it not create more rat-running? on Linkedin Email Would it be sensible to do everything possible to keep all traffic flowing on the A638 as this will help bus journeys and also to cut emissions naturally (more stop-start traffic surely causes more emissions)? Walkers and cyclists are fortunate in this area to have the greenway and ringway and surely would not choose to walk/cycle on the main road instead? People who live in this area are who need to travel distances longer than a few miles need to drive and therefore have no option but to use these roads. How is forcing misery upon these drivers helping anyone and will it not create more rat-running? link

    Would it be sensible to do everything possible to keep all traffic flowing on the A638 as this will help bus journeys and also to cut emissions naturally (more stop-start traffic surely causes more emissions)? Walkers and cyclists are fortunate in this area to have the greenway and ringway and surely would not choose to walk/cycle on the main road instead? People who live in this area are who need to travel distances longer than a few miles need to drive and therefore have no option but to use these roads. How is forcing misery upon these drivers helping anyone and will it not create more rat-running?

    Phil123 asked over 2 years ago

    Good morning, 

    Thank you for taking the time to get in touch regarding this scheme.

    The transport modelling exercises carried out to date suggest that no overall detrimental effect on general traffic is expected as a result of the proposed measures. The scope of this project is to provide benefits to sustainable methods of transport.

    Kind regards, 

    The Project Team

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    Mrs H asked over 2 years ago

    Good morning, 

    Thank you for taking the time to get in touch with us about these proposals.

    The feedback received following the successful completion of the public and stakeholder consultation stage will be fed into the ongoing design process. No decision to remove any parking allocation has taken place yet. Further dialogue with the representatives of Littletown School is scheduled to take place, as part of which we will seek to derive mitigation measures that would alleviate the raised concerns.

    Kind regards, 

    The Project Team