The City Centre Walking and Cycling Improvements Scheme formed part of the wider £55 million Bradford city centre regeneration programme, delivered by Balfour Beatty on behalf of Bradford City Council in advance of Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture 2025.

The scheme was designed to transform key areas of Bradford city centre by creating improved pedestrian and cycling spaces, adapting the city’s road network and supporting a more sustainable and accessible urban environment.

A key objective was to pedestrianise sections of the city centre and reroute bus movements around the city centre rather than through it, improving journey efficiency while creating opportunities to rejuvenate public spaces and enhance the experience for pedestrians and cyclists.

Howard Civil Engineering was appointed by Balfour Beatty to deliver a £2.9 million package of civil engineering works across the city centre. Working within a busy live urban environment, HCE delivered new footways, cycleways and carriageways alongside drainage, kerbing, traffic signal and street lighting infrastructure.