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This consultation has now closed. Thank you for taking part. Responses are now being analysed and the results will be posted here as soon as they are available. Sign up to Your Voice to find out when the Outcome Report is published.

Improving journeys between Castleford town centre, the riverside, and Ferry Fryston

Image shows the proposed new bridge crossing the railway next to Wheldon Road, CastlefordThe Castleford Growth Corridor scheme will connect the town centre and Ferry Fryston via a new continuous, largely traffic-free route for people walking and cycling, including a new bridge over the railway.

Wakefield Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is proposing a number of measures within the scheme, with the aim of easing congestion, improving connections, and making walking and cycling safer and more attractive.

The proposals include:

  • A new bridge for people walking and cycling from Wheldon Road over the railway line

  • A new two-way segregated cycle lane and a shared-use path, providing a continuous, largely traffic-free journey from Castleford to Ferry Fryston for people walking and cycling

  • New toucan crossings for people walking and cycling

  • A potential raised zebra crossing or signal-controlled pedestrian crossing outside the rugby football stadium

  • ‘No right turn’ measure into Bank Street to improve traffic flow

  • ‘No entry’ into Back Wesley Street from Savile Road

  • A southbound contraflow cycle lane – going in the opposite direction to the traffic - on Back Wesley Street

We would like to hear your views on the proposals. Please take a look at the plans in more detail and let us know what you think.

This consultation runs from Monday 15 January until Monday 12 February 2024.


View the proposals

Map showing the length of the Castleford Growth Corridor


Have your say

We recommend you view the plans and read this page first to find out more about the proposals. When you’re ready, you can let us know what you think in the following ways:

  • Join us at an event to speak to the project team

Your feedback will help to shape the final project plans.

Join a drop-in event

You'll be able to take a closer look at the plans and share your feedback with the project team. Paper surveys will be available to take home and submit via our Freepost address.

  • Monday 15 January 9am – 1pm, unit 7, Castleford Market

  • Friday 19 January 11am – 1pm, unit 7, Castleford Market

  • Saturday 27 January 10am – 2pm, unit 7, Castleford Market




Why are we doing this?

Wakefield Council and the Combined Authority are working together to deliver improvements which will benefit residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

The Castleford Growth Corridor aims to make journeys quicker, deliver more attractive alternatives to the car, and better connect Castleford town centre with both the riverside and with Ferry Fryston.

Currently, there is no provision for people walking or cycling at the railway crossing on Wheldon Road. The existing bridge consists of an unmarked bidirectional traffic lane that narrows compared to the carriageway, and advisory cycle lanes stop at the bridge. There is no footpath, making the crossing inaccessible for people on foot.

This scheme would deliver a safer, continuous, and largely traffic-free route for people walking and cycling, including a new bridge over the railway.

There are also several new housing developments planned in the area, and this scheme would support economic growth by creating a transport network that would support access to thousands of homes and jobs.

The aims of this scheme are to:

  • Enable and encourage more walking and cycling trips by providing a new, safer and joined up active travel route from Fryston/Airedale to Castleford town centre

  • Improve capacity and accessibility to unlock existing brownfield land to create up to 3,500 homes and up to 2,000 jobs

  • Reduce journey times to bring places and jobs closer together

  • Provide a transport network that supports growth, inclusion, accessibility and sustainability, reducing carbon emissions and delivering alternatives to car travel

  • Deliver improvements for people walking and cycling to serve all communities, improve road safety, and promote healthy lifestyles through active travel

How will this be funded?

This scheme is being funded through the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund and the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) following successful bidding processes. This funding is additional money provided directly by the Department for Transport and can only be spent on the scheme for which it was awarded. This means the funding cannot be used for other activities.


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Next steps

This consultation will close on Monday 12 February 2024 at 11.59pm. If you’d like to know the outcome of this consultation please register to Your Voice.

We will consider all feedback and the results of this consultation will be used to shape and inform the scheme prior to its delivery. A Full Business Case is due to be submitted in July 2024, and there would be further opportunity to comment on the pedestrian cycle bridge element when a planning application is made.

To be kept updated on this scheme as it progresses beyond the consultation and outcome report, visit Wakefield Council’s website.


Castleford Town Deal and wider regeneration schemes

These proposals would complement significant investment taking place through regeneration schemes in Castleford over the coming years, including the Castleford Town Deal. For more information on these, visit www.wakefield.gov.uk/castlefordregen

This consultation has now closed. Thank you for taking part. Responses are now being analysed and the results will be posted here as soon as they are available. Sign up to Your Voice to find out when the Outcome Report is published.

Improving journeys between Castleford town centre, the riverside, and Ferry Fryston

Image shows the proposed new bridge crossing the railway next to Wheldon Road, CastlefordThe Castleford Growth Corridor scheme will connect the town centre and Ferry Fryston via a new continuous, largely traffic-free route for people walking and cycling, including a new bridge over the railway.

Wakefield Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is proposing a number of measures within the scheme, with the aim of easing congestion, improving connections, and making walking and cycling safer and more attractive.

The proposals include:

  • A new bridge for people walking and cycling from Wheldon Road over the railway line

  • A new two-way segregated cycle lane and a shared-use path, providing a continuous, largely traffic-free journey from Castleford to Ferry Fryston for people walking and cycling

  • New toucan crossings for people walking and cycling

  • A potential raised zebra crossing or signal-controlled pedestrian crossing outside the rugby football stadium

  • ‘No right turn’ measure into Bank Street to improve traffic flow

  • ‘No entry’ into Back Wesley Street from Savile Road

  • A southbound contraflow cycle lane – going in the opposite direction to the traffic - on Back Wesley Street

We would like to hear your views on the proposals. Please take a look at the plans in more detail and let us know what you think.

This consultation runs from Monday 15 January until Monday 12 February 2024.


View the proposals

Map showing the length of the Castleford Growth Corridor


Have your say

We recommend you view the plans and read this page first to find out more about the proposals. When you’re ready, you can let us know what you think in the following ways:

  • Join us at an event to speak to the project team

Your feedback will help to shape the final project plans.

Join a drop-in event

You'll be able to take a closer look at the plans and share your feedback with the project team. Paper surveys will be available to take home and submit via our Freepost address.

  • Monday 15 January 9am – 1pm, unit 7, Castleford Market

  • Friday 19 January 11am – 1pm, unit 7, Castleford Market

  • Saturday 27 January 10am – 2pm, unit 7, Castleford Market




Why are we doing this?

Wakefield Council and the Combined Authority are working together to deliver improvements which will benefit residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

The Castleford Growth Corridor aims to make journeys quicker, deliver more attractive alternatives to the car, and better connect Castleford town centre with both the riverside and with Ferry Fryston.

Currently, there is no provision for people walking or cycling at the railway crossing on Wheldon Road. The existing bridge consists of an unmarked bidirectional traffic lane that narrows compared to the carriageway, and advisory cycle lanes stop at the bridge. There is no footpath, making the crossing inaccessible for people on foot.

This scheme would deliver a safer, continuous, and largely traffic-free route for people walking and cycling, including a new bridge over the railway.

There are also several new housing developments planned in the area, and this scheme would support economic growth by creating a transport network that would support access to thousands of homes and jobs.

The aims of this scheme are to:

  • Enable and encourage more walking and cycling trips by providing a new, safer and joined up active travel route from Fryston/Airedale to Castleford town centre

  • Improve capacity and accessibility to unlock existing brownfield land to create up to 3,500 homes and up to 2,000 jobs

  • Reduce journey times to bring places and jobs closer together

  • Provide a transport network that supports growth, inclusion, accessibility and sustainability, reducing carbon emissions and delivering alternatives to car travel

  • Deliver improvements for people walking and cycling to serve all communities, improve road safety, and promote healthy lifestyles through active travel

How will this be funded?

This scheme is being funded through the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund and the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) following successful bidding processes. This funding is additional money provided directly by the Department for Transport and can only be spent on the scheme for which it was awarded. This means the funding cannot be used for other activities.


Take the survey
Contact us and accessibility


If you would like to contact us or request information in an alternative format you can:

Next steps

This consultation will close on Monday 12 February 2024 at 11.59pm. If you’d like to know the outcome of this consultation please register to Your Voice.

We will consider all feedback and the results of this consultation will be used to shape and inform the scheme prior to its delivery. A Full Business Case is due to be submitted in July 2024, and there would be further opportunity to comment on the pedestrian cycle bridge element when a planning application is made.

To be kept updated on this scheme as it progresses beyond the consultation and outcome report, visit Wakefield Council’s website.


Castleford Town Deal and wider regeneration schemes

These proposals would complement significant investment taking place through regeneration schemes in Castleford over the coming years, including the Castleford Town Deal. For more information on these, visit www.wakefield.gov.uk/castlefordregen

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  • Share I live ln wheldon Road and think the plans are great buy why as.nt speed bumps been considered at least for a portion of the area..the stretch from the bridge down to the school is shocking for speeding and although I see the plans for a toucan crossing I don't think it's enough to deter speeding..speed bumps or a speed camera is a must for that area..I personally think in goes hand in hand with what you are proposing on Facebook Share I live ln wheldon Road and think the plans are great buy why as.nt speed bumps been considered at least for a portion of the area..the stretch from the bridge down to the school is shocking for speeding and although I see the plans for a toucan crossing I don't think it's enough to deter speeding..speed bumps or a speed camera is a must for that area..I personally think in goes hand in hand with what you are proposing on Twitter Share I live ln wheldon Road and think the plans are great buy why as.nt speed bumps been considered at least for a portion of the area..the stretch from the bridge down to the school is shocking for speeding and although I see the plans for a toucan crossing I don't think it's enough to deter speeding..speed bumps or a speed camera is a must for that area..I personally think in goes hand in hand with what you are proposing on Linkedin Email I live ln wheldon Road and think the plans are great buy why as.nt speed bumps been considered at least for a portion of the area..the stretch from the bridge down to the school is shocking for speeding and although I see the plans for a toucan crossing I don't think it's enough to deter speeding..speed bumps or a speed camera is a must for that area..I personally think in goes hand in hand with what you are proposing link

    I live ln wheldon Road and think the plans are great buy why as.nt speed bumps been considered at least for a portion of the area..the stretch from the bridge down to the school is shocking for speeding and although I see the plans for a toucan crossing I don't think it's enough to deter speeding..speed bumps or a speed camera is a must for that area..I personally think in goes hand in hand with what you are proposing

    K speake asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your question and feedback. We are proposing to narrow the travel lanes which should encourage drivers to slow down. We are currently looking at what other feasible measures could be incorporated with this scheme, or as a standalone scheme for speed reduction.

  • Share I have three questions on the scheme: 1. What are the proposals for access to the Wesley Street car park once access to Back Wesley Street is removed from Aire Street? How will this be signed? Doesn't this just force people turning right to access this car park to go via Sagar Street in an arguably less safe manoeuvre given its position relative to the two the bus stop lay-bys? 2. How will the ban on right turn manoeuvres into Bank Street be enforced other than signage? Will any physical measures be put in place to prevent this? 3. The plans show vehicular access to the site of the old Ship PH cut off but the carriageway outside it maintained and the building to remain. Is vehicular access to be maintained to this area? The plan shows a right turn lane straight into what I assume is a grass verge, although the green area is not included in the key. on Facebook Share I have three questions on the scheme: 1. What are the proposals for access to the Wesley Street car park once access to Back Wesley Street is removed from Aire Street? How will this be signed? Doesn't this just force people turning right to access this car park to go via Sagar Street in an arguably less safe manoeuvre given its position relative to the two the bus stop lay-bys? 2. How will the ban on right turn manoeuvres into Bank Street be enforced other than signage? Will any physical measures be put in place to prevent this? 3. The plans show vehicular access to the site of the old Ship PH cut off but the carriageway outside it maintained and the building to remain. Is vehicular access to be maintained to this area? The plan shows a right turn lane straight into what I assume is a grass verge, although the green area is not included in the key. on Twitter Share I have three questions on the scheme: 1. What are the proposals for access to the Wesley Street car park once access to Back Wesley Street is removed from Aire Street? How will this be signed? Doesn't this just force people turning right to access this car park to go via Sagar Street in an arguably less safe manoeuvre given its position relative to the two the bus stop lay-bys? 2. How will the ban on right turn manoeuvres into Bank Street be enforced other than signage? Will any physical measures be put in place to prevent this? 3. The plans show vehicular access to the site of the old Ship PH cut off but the carriageway outside it maintained and the building to remain. Is vehicular access to be maintained to this area? The plan shows a right turn lane straight into what I assume is a grass verge, although the green area is not included in the key. on Linkedin Email I have three questions on the scheme: 1. What are the proposals for access to the Wesley Street car park once access to Back Wesley Street is removed from Aire Street? How will this be signed? Doesn't this just force people turning right to access this car park to go via Sagar Street in an arguably less safe manoeuvre given its position relative to the two the bus stop lay-bys? 2. How will the ban on right turn manoeuvres into Bank Street be enforced other than signage? Will any physical measures be put in place to prevent this? 3. The plans show vehicular access to the site of the old Ship PH cut off but the carriageway outside it maintained and the building to remain. Is vehicular access to be maintained to this area? The plan shows a right turn lane straight into what I assume is a grass verge, although the green area is not included in the key. link

    I have three questions on the scheme: 1. What are the proposals for access to the Wesley Street car park once access to Back Wesley Street is removed from Aire Street? How will this be signed? Doesn't this just force people turning right to access this car park to go via Sagar Street in an arguably less safe manoeuvre given its position relative to the two the bus stop lay-bys? 2. How will the ban on right turn manoeuvres into Bank Street be enforced other than signage? Will any physical measures be put in place to prevent this? 3. The plans show vehicular access to the site of the old Ship PH cut off but the carriageway outside it maintained and the building to remain. Is vehicular access to be maintained to this area? The plan shows a right turn lane straight into what I assume is a grass verge, although the green area is not included in the key.

    asingardenof asked 4 months ago

    Thanks for your questions.

    1. The proposals would see Back Wesley Street car park being accessed from Sagar Street, or Church Street/Carlton Street as an alternative, which also offers the option of accessing Bank Street. As part of the scheme, existing signage would be revised and improved where required. With regard to Sagar Street access being less safe due to its close proximity with the bus stop, this is the current arrangement, with no accident or issue reported.

    2. There would be a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) in place to make it an offence if this manoeuvre is taken. Unfortunately due to physical constraints, no physical measures can be put in place.

    3. Vehicular access would be maintained but limited, depending on what is proposed under the regeneration scheme. Please refer to the regeneration feedback page for further details: www.wakefield.gov.uk/castlefordregen

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