Welcome to newsletter number 37 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 14 weeks. The requirement for this traffic management system is now nearing completion with the removal of the contraflow system anticipated to occur next week. This will allow the introduction of dual lane traffic in both directions for the first time. All signs and lighting columns along Hard Ings Road are now planted and energised, all roads, central islands and footpaths are fully surfaced, and road markings complete. We have also been installing urban traffic control ducting as part of the improvement scheme, with Aire Valley Road works complete and Bradford Road works nearing completion.
The next 2 weeks
The final timings for the signals are to be established for commissioning next week which will allow pedestrians to use the new signalised crossing facilities at Lawkholme Lane junction and Beechcliffe Roundabout. Lawkholme Lane junction will also be reopened to traffic. 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 this month. Beechcliffe Roundabout is to be landscaped by Bradford Council next spring. Thank you for patiently bearing with us throughout the duration of these improvement works. We are very excited that you will soon be able to enjoy the benefits that the scheme will bring to road users.
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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