By Leah Conway –
Contractors will commence work on resurfacing the A62 Leeds Road this coming Monday – 11 October.
The resurfacing scheme will run between Bradley Road traffic lights and Stocks Bank Road. Kirklees and Calderdale Council estimates that the resurfacing will take between six to eight weeks to complete.
In an attempt to reduce disruption, the resurfacing work has been broken down into phases. The majority of work will take place in the evenings and overnight. Between the times 7pm and 6am Monday to Friday and during the day on Sundays between 8am to 6pm. No work will take place on Saturdays.
Any businesses on Leeds road will remain open throughout the work and match days will be unaffected by road closures.
Any diversions will be signed to help road users work around any road closures. All affected bus stops will have notices before and during the works and will run as usual when works aren’t taking place.
Affected residents will also receive a letter before the works commence with more information.
Councillor Naheed Mather, Cabinet Member for Environment, says:
“It’s important these resurfacing works are taking place now, ahead of the winter season, helping to prevent new potholes forming and minimising other wear and tear on the road which can be more prevalent during the colder months of the year.
“These works also provide the foundations for the A62 to Cooper Bridge Improvement Scheme.”
Once the A62 Leeds road resurfacing is complete, other improvements to the route will begin such as more green spaces and sustainable drainage to minimise flooding
These works are scheduled to begin early next year.
Read more: Works begin on £15m highways project to repair unclassified roads in Kirklees
Resurfacing phase -Dates & Times you need to know
Below is a breakdown of where and when we will be working.
- Phase 1 – A62 Leeds Road Mirfield Cooper Bridge roundabout to the A644 Huddersfield Road
- Date: 11 October – 19 October
- Working Hours: 7pm – 6am
- Full road Closure and daytime lane closures
- Phase 2 – Cooper Bridge Roundabout
- Date: 21 October – 29 October
- Working Hours: 7pm – 6am
- Full road closure
- Phase 3 – Cooper Bridge Roundabout to BP Service station
- Date: 1 November – 24 November
- Working Hours: 7pm – 6am
- Full road closure and daytime lane closures
- Phase 4 – BP Service Station to Bradley Road/Colne Bridge Road junction
- Date: 11 November – 24 November
- Working Hours: 7pm – 6am
- Full road closure and daytime lane closures
- Phase 5 – A62 Leeds Road Miller and Carter to Stocks Bank Road junction
- Date 25 November – 6 December
- Working Hours: 7pm – 6am
- Full road closure and daytime lane closures