Welcome to newsletter number 36 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 12 weeks. This has been adapted to facilitate the progression of works but as we now near completion the system will be reduced and eventually removed over the coming weeks. Works are continuing to progress very well on the southern flank of the scheme with all signs and lighting columns now installed and preparation for the remainder of final surfacing nearing completion.
The work to construct the central islands and associated infrastructure are now complete with just the signal heads to fix. Passers-by will now have a greater idea of how the area will look upon completion and will be hopefully be able to appreciate the vast improvements which have taken place here. We have also been installing UTC ducting on Bradford Road and Aire Valley Road with traffic management measures in place on these routes too.
The next 2 weeks
We are pleased to say we are nearing the completion of improvement works to Hard Ings Road and Beechcliffe Roundabout, and we expect this scheme to complete in October 2020. As planned, the final road surfacing successfully commenced on Monday 21st September and we will continue to progress these works over the next two weeks. We will then undertake white lining to the road and, finally, final surfacing to the footpaths and central islands. Please note we are implementing nightly lane closures while we complete these works - please see traffic management measures below.
Upon completion, motorists will be able to enjoy use of both lanes in each direction and pedestrians will benefit from the new signalised crossing facilities at Lawkholme Lane junction and Beechcliffe Roundabout. Lawkholme Lane junction will also be reopened to traffic. Please note Beechcliffe roundabout will be landscaped by Bradford Council next spring. As the scheme draws to a close, both Howard Civil Engineering and Bradford Council would like to thank you for patiently bearing with us throughout the duration of these works and we hope that you will soon be able to enjoy the benefits that this improvement scheme will bring to road users.
Traffic Management
Nightly road closures are now in place on Hard Ings Road in order to complete the final surfacing works and diversions are clearly signposted. Please note lanes will be closed on Hard Ings Road on the following dates (these dates are weather dependent and may change):
As always, these works have been planned with maximum focus on the minimisation of any potential disruption to the local residents and businesses alike. All traffic management plans and required diversions have been applied for and approved with advance advisory signs distributed throughout the area. Howard Civil Engineering and Bradford Council would like to thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
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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