Proposed improvements to Three Lane Ends Junction in Castleford

Exciting changes are on the horizon - the Three Lane Ends junction in Castleford is set for a major upgrade, backed by a £555,000 investment from the Active Travel Fund (ATF5).

Wakefield Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, successfully secured this funding to improve walking and cycling in the local area. Our goal is to enhance your journey and create welcoming, accessible spaces. We wish to make it easier for everyone to reach the Castleford to Wakefield Greenway and Three Lane Ends Primary Academy, while sharing the space safely and comfortably.

The plan is to install:

1. Three new Toucan crossings at the A639/A6032 Methley Road junction
2. A section of new two-way segregated cycle lane, and a new footway next to it. This will create a link between the Castleford to Wakefield Greenway and the Methley Bridge / Whitwood Mere areas of Castleford
3. New sections of shared use footpath and cycleway. This includes links towards the school

These improvements will:

• Provide continuous safe access to the Castleford to Wakefield Greenway for all users, and to the nearby Three Lane Ends Academy
• Encourage more people to choose walking, wheeling and cycling, especially for shorter journeys, contributing to a more active lifestyle
• Reduce car emissions, as more people walk, wheel and cycle, and leave their car at home

Have your say 

We would like to hear from as many of you who travel in this area as possible. You can let us know what you think of our plans in three simple steps:

1. View our map of the planned junction improvements.

2. Check out our FAQs.

3. Answer our short survey.

This survey is open until Sunday 31 August 2025, so please share this page with your friends, family and neighbours.

If you would like to get in touch, you can:

• Ask us a question using our question tool
• Email us on: yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
• Call MetroLine on: 0113 245 7676 (charged at the standard operator’s rate)
• Write to us at: FREEPOST WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (you don't need a stamp)

Next steps 

Your feedback is important to us and we will use the findings to shape the final scheme design.