Welcome to newsletter number 35 providing you with information regarding the Hard Ings Road Improvement scheme in Keighley.
Progress, the past 2 weeks
The temporary contraflow traffic management system on Hard Ings Road has now been in place for approximately 10 weeks, and we are continually adapting this system to facilitate our progression of works as we draw closer to completing construction of the central islands. Please note that we continually monitor and assess traffic management systems in place to ensure the best possible system is in place. We are pleased to say that, at present, the current traffic management system is working well for both road users and our work force. We are pleased to confirm that works are progressing very well on the southern flank of the scheme with the final surfacing being laid where possible in this area. Work to construct the central islands has been the focus of operations during the last two weeks. These works include the removal of the existing road surface, the upgrading of the drainage system and the construction of new traffic islands and controlled pedestrian crossing.
The next 2 weeks
The above works are now nearing completion with the final road surfacing planned to take place nightly from Monday 21st September to Sunday 4th October. To achieve this, the existing road surface will be milled down to the required levels which will allow the new final surface course to be installed to the designed profiles. This will then be completed with new road markings and white lines. As always, these works have been planned with deep consideration for the local community and significant emphasis has been placed on minimising potential disruption. All traffic management plans and required diversions have been applied for and approved with advance advisory signs to be distributed throughout the area early next week. In addition to this, please be aware that as part of this scheme we will be installing UTC ducting on Bradford Road and Aire Valley Road which will see traffic management measures in place on these routes too. We have now gained the required permissions to put the traffic management measures in place, and is scheduled to be undertaken in the near future.
Extra special return to school for Crossflatts Primary
Howard Civil Engineering were delighted to help ensure nursery and reception pupils at Crossflatts Primary School had a fantastic return to school this September by building new playground equipment using repurposed materials from our sites! In addition to custom-built water walls and balance beams, Howard Civil Engineering also built a wendy home, a wildlife hotel, and a mud pit for the children to enjoy upon their return to school.
Returning reception pupils were amazed when they saw the new apparatus in the playground last Wednesday. ‘The children are absoloutely loving the new playground equipment,’ said Adele. ‘What a great start to the year!’
Affected bus routes on Lawkholme Lane
The following diversions remain in place by the bus companies previously using the now closed Lawkholme Lane junction.
Route P23 for Steeton Village Primary School will have an amended route. There will be no pick up on Lawkholme Lane. AM: the bus will start at the bus stop on Skipton Road at East Avenue (08:22) then along Skipton Road to Devonshire Street and the usual route thereafter. Therefore the bus will not operate along Lawkholme Lane. PM: as per the usual route from the school as far as the roundabout at Skipton Road/Hard Ings then continue along Skipton Road (16:10 at East Avenue) toward Devonshire Street and the usual route thereafter.'Those passengers who usually board or alight at the stops at the top of Lawkholme Lane near Hard Ings are advised to use the bus stop on Skipton Road at East Avenue.
This amendment will continue for the duration of the works at Hard Ings or until such time the turn restriction is lifted. Details of all school bus diversions are also available at https://www.wymetro.com/schools/school-bus-service-changes-and-disruptions/
The K17 service will have an amended route. It will not use Lawkholme Lane, beyond Bradford Street. It will also not use Royd Way and Royd Ings Avenue for the period of the Lawkholme Lane Closure. A new stop will be in place near ASDA for the diverted route. K17 Divert via Bradford Street, Brown Street, Bingley Street (Outbound temporary bus stop near ASDA), Bradford Road A6035 and Alston Road. Details of all diversions are also available at https://www.wymetro.com/plan-a-journey/travel-news/bus-alerts/
Your site contacts
There are several ways you can contact the site team to report faults, concerns or comment. The following staff members are based on site full time Bradford Council Project Manager - David Aspinall Email hardingsroad@bradford.gov.uk Howard Civil Engineering Project Manager - Simon Doling 07793 244495 Howard Civil Engineering Site Supervisor - Mick Bottomley 07872 188654 Howard Civil Engineering Contracts Manager - Tony Kilbane 07394 567341 Traffic Management Contractor’s 24 hour emergency call out number 01405 817733
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