In addition to Flockton's campaign for a bypass, some other local roads and communities are also being looked at – either campaigned for by local residents, or planned by local government.
See what's happening on the roads around Flockton
26 January 2024 – from BBC website
Bradford district gets first average speed cameras
The Bradford district is to get its first average speed check cameras.
The cameras would be installed on the A650 Bingley bypass between Keighley and Cottingley, Bradford Council said.
A spokesperson said West Yorkshire Police and members of the public had raised concerns about drivers speeding along the dual carriageway.
The speed limit would also be cut to a standard 50mph (80km/h) from the roundabout at Cottingley to the roundabout near Marley Stadium in Keighley. Read full article here.
18 January 2023 – posted on fb by Cllr John Taylor
Have finally had confirmation this morning that the road resurfacing works for the Hill Top Estate in Flockton are now scheduled for Monday 13th February and are scheduled to last 5 weeks. I have seen a draft of a letter confirming this which should be received by residents in the next few days.
I had originally been advised that this was scheduled for starting on 16th Jan but good to get the confirmation finally.
6 October 2021
Major resurfacing of the A62 Leeds Road
Reported by Tony Earnshaw, Local Democracy Reporting Service – Dewsbury Reporter.
Major resurfacing of the A62 Leeds Road between Bradley at Huddersfield and the Mirfield boundary will begin next week and will last for around eight weeks.
The roadworks, which will include a nine-day complete closure of the Cooper Bridge roundabout, will begin on Monday, October 11, and are scheduled to end on December 6 “subject to unforeseen delays”. (More…)
22 June 2021
David Rawling: The response to my question on Your Voice website
“Hi there,
Thanks for taking the time to visit Your Voice and asking us a question.
You asked:
'An assessment was to be carried out, after a motion was passed by full Council in November’18 re any possible impact on additional traffic using the B6118, and A637 roads due to improvements. A regular “corner-cutting” taken by many between the M62 and M1. What did this assessment show?'
Our response has now been posted on the site.
Our response:
In 2018 we were considering delivering a high capacity new link road which had the potential to attract traffic from across the wider district. Our current proposals are not likely to attract the same level of rerouting but will still deliver the necessary network capacity improvements.
Our appraisal of the scheme has been carried out in accordance with DfT guidance and traffic forecasts have been developed for morning and evening peak hours as well as an average daytime hour for our expected opening year (2026) and, in accordance with guidance, for 2041 which is 15 years later.
Forecast changes in traffic levels along B6118 Liley Lane and A637 Barnsley Road when compared to not having the scheme in place, range from between -1% (-6 vehicles) and 7% (48 vehicles) in 2026. In 2041 this changes to between -1% (-15 vehicles) and 13% (108 vehicles). This largest increase is along Liley Lane, but does not continue onto A637 Barnsley Road which sees a 7% increase (69 vehicles) in the same 2041 peak period.
Please let us know if you have any more questions or if anything needs to be clarified.
Regards
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
David Rawling comments:
So no increase forecast through Flockton in 2026, yet increasing by 7% of a total increase of 13% by 2041? The full range of -1% and 7% in 2026 heading off before heading through Flockton? Seems quite odd to me. Surely there would be a similar ratio of up to 4% (40 vehicles per peak hour) in the next 5 years?
Also to take into account is the increased traffic we might normally see from the most recent developments. I’d hazard a guess of 70-90 more car journeys from the 150+ homes at peak times compared to these not being in previous statistics from 3/4 years ago. Another 7-9%, making up to an extra 13% possibly, morning and evening at peak times. Let’s hope the road and village can cope. Anyone care to add their thoughts? (You can reply on the Bypass facebook page)
4 June 2021
'Congestion-busting' Cooper Bridge Bypass plans ditched by highways chiefs
The 'Cooper Bridge Bypass' scheme has been downgraded in favour of a more 'modest project'.
Highways chiefs have ditched plans for a "congestion-busting" relief road and flyover to relieve clogged roads at the notorious Cooper Bridge pinch point near Huddersfield.
The scheme, dubbed the Cooper Bridge Bypass and set to cost between £69.2m and £77m, has been downgraded in favour of a more modest project. The cost of the new plan is said to be £75m.
That leaves Kirklees Council facing a potential shortfall as the new proposal, known as the "preferred option" and most recently budgeted at £69.2m, is to be funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Plans for the scheme have been seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), which understands that three previous options for the so-called A62/A644 (Wakefield Road) Link Road, which were unveiled in 2018, are now off the table. Read the original article here.
Survey and presentation here
(We need as many as possible completing this)
15 March 2021
Wakefield MP Imran Ahmad Khan calls for Denby Dale bypass between Wakefield and Kirklees
Wakefield MP Imran Ahmad Khan has called for a new road to be built between the city and Kirklees. Read more in the Wakefield Express here.
21 October 2020
Back to the drawing board for £69m Huddersfield road scheme dumped over tree loss fears
A massive bypass scheme for Cooper Bridge near Huddersfield has gone "back to the drawing board" after council chiefs admitted chopping down ancient woodland was "unacceptable".
The revelation comes almost two years after Kirklees Council unveiled three options for what it dubbed the A62/A644 (Wakefield Road) Link Road.
The £69.2m project, conceived as a congestion-buster, involved the creation of a new relief road and viaduct from Bradley to the A644 Wakefield Road, plus a new roundabout.
The council said some homes would be purchased and demolished, and some "virgin" land would be bought up. Woodland bordering the A644 Wakefield Road contains the reputed grave of medieval outlaw Robin Hood.
The project was scheduled for completion in 2023.
However that plan has now been dumped, with senior councillor Peter McBride commenting: "We learned that we were going to have to knock down half a wood." (See original article here)
17 September 2019
"I receive a Transport for the North update e-mail quite regularly and this was linked to one I got today. Not sure which pot of money this comes from as there is nothing about any local roads mentioned. Perhaps this is where they should have been applying to, or perhaps they did(?) The one that didn’t have much thought put into it." – David Rawling
20 July 2019 – Huddersfield ExaminerLive – Holmfirth
Town centre road plan is scrapped – just four months after it is announced
A £4.9m relief road announced for the centre of Holmfirth has been dropped by Kirklees Council – just four months after it was announced.
The project, which involved the demolition of the Market Hall and the creation of a new bridge across the River Holme linking Hollowgate with the A6024, proved to be overwhelmingly unpopular with residents. (Read full article)
Bypass plan for A635 in South Yorkshire 'could finally become reality'
The Yorkshire Post 29 May 2019:
Well, I know it's not West Yorkshire, but it's still a road that's causing concern for its locals.
"A bypass to ease congestion on the A635 in South Yorkshire has moved a step closer to reality after winning the backing of Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis.
"City Region transport experts are now working with officials at Doncaster and Barnsley councils to draw up a strategic outline business case for a bypass that would take traffic away from the villages of Hickleton and Marr." (Read more…)
New speed warning signs to be installed on Otley roads
Bradford's Telegraph & Argus, 10 February 2019:
FOUR new Speed Indicator Devices will soon be in operation in Otley
The Town Council’s Community Development Committee agreed this week to fund the purchase and installation of three of the SIDs for a total of £9,330. Two will be based on the A659 Pool Road and the A660 Leeds Road, while the location for the third is still being finalised.
Leeds City Council, meanwhile, is due to install a SID on Weston Lane – before Ashfield Primary School as you enter Otley – as part of the Ashfield Ward 20mph zone project.
Community Development Committee Chair Councillor Peter Jackson (Lib Dem, Ashfield) said: “Evidence shows that SIDs slow many drivers down and this contributes to safety, reduces pollution and increases well-being. I am delighted my committee has been able to progress this important road safety measure.” (See original article here)
ExaminerLive 31 December 2018
Seven ways traffic in Huddersfield is being tackled in 2019
There's not much to be happy about driving around Huddersfield's increasingly jammed up and pothole riddled roads.
With public transport expensive and unreliable, congestion is on the rise as people continue to stick with the good old motor car to get around.
But with traffic queues costing the economy millions and causing worrying levels of pollution and misery, transport chiefs are under pressure to get our vehicles moving again.
After years of putting in restrictions to make traffic slow down highways are being opened up to allow traffic to speed up.
Kirklees Council has been limited to what it can do in recent years due to unprecedented cuts to its funding by government. (Read more…)
ExaminerLive 11 December 2018
M62 relief road plan is blighting homes and businesses says councillor
Houses and businesses on the route of a proposed £70m relief road and viaduct designed to cut congestion at Cooper Bridge will be "blighted" until the plan is signed off, says a senior Tory.
Now Labour-run Kirklees Council has been urged to simplify the three options that make up its indicative plans as residents affected by the project take part in a consultation exercise.
Mirfield councillor Martyn Bolt says the scheme, due to get underway in 2021, will be "one of the biggest engineering projects for a generation and needs to be done right".
But with three options on the table he fears that home-owners, commuters and motorists will be bamboozled by the sheer weight of detail on offer.
"Why three options?" he asked. (Read full article…)
ExaminerLive 6 December 2018
Plans to create £69m Cooper Bridge bypass to M62 finally revealed.
A massive £69.2m road scheme designed to solve 20 years of congestion around the Cooper Bridge roundabout has been unveiled by Kirklees Council.
Transport chiefs and planners say the "ambitious and transformational" project will involve the creation of a new relief road and viaduct for the area.
The scheme in total will provide 1.5km of new road and changes to 2.5km of current highway.
ExaminerLive 16 November 2018
Kirklees Council to spend £420 million on new roads in next 15 years.
Massive building programmes, including the mooted North Kirklees Orbital Road, represent a £420m investment in Kirklees’ highways over the next 15 years. (Read more…)
7th September 2018
Transport Secretary announces study for £50m Shipley bypass.
"Chris Grayling told a group of local businesspeople that schemes to improve the secondary road network were his focus, with the Shipley bypass a priority."
Saltaire Bypass Proposal. Also mentioned on BBC Look North (Friday 7 Septemeber 2018).
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