Welcome to newsletter number 33 providing you with information regarding the Hard Ings Road Improvement scheme in Keighley.
Progress, the past 2 weeks
The temporary contraflow traffic management system has now been in place for approximately 6 weeks. Minor alterations continue to be made in order to facilitate the progression of works, and we're pleased to say these are working well for both road users and our work force.
Works are progressing well on the southern flank of the scheme. All the drainage, ducting and kerbing is now complete from Bradford Road roundabout to Hyde Grove, and the installation of street lighting and signage in this area is imminent. Site clearance works have continued west, followed by the installation of connections for the new drainage outlets, UTC ducting and the new kerbs for the formation of footpaths. New kerbing has also been implemented at the junctions of Back Byrl Street and Back Caledonian Road with Hard Ings Road. Works are presently concentrated on and around Lawkholme Lane.
The next 2 weeks
We will be working to advance these operations during the next two weeks. These works will continue to progress towards Beechcliffe Roundabout. Once complete, the focus of the works will be directed towards the construction of the central islands which are to run from Beechcliffe Roundabout along to and opposite the entrance to Back Caledonia Road. Please be aware that these central island works require the traffic management system to be adapted in order to to re-establish a safe working area for operatives in addition to clear safe routes for both pedestrians and traffic. The inner two inner lanes will be closed to create a safe central working area. Pedestrian crossing points will be created in locations which best suit the requirements of local residents and business alike. Please also be aware that in addition to the works above, we will be installing UTC ducting on Bradford Road and Aire Valley Road and traffic management measures will in place on these routes in the near future.
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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