By Joshua Robinson –
A series of works is due to start in preparation for the Dewsbury section of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) project.
A 10-week road closure will take place from Monday 8th April and is expected to be completed around Monday 17th June at Ravensthorpe Road, between Station Approach and Calder Road, and the Veolia Waste Management site.
Yorkshire Water is redirecting two high-pressure water mains to help the TRU developments in the location. In addition, to coincide with the road closure, and minimise disruption, Northern Power Grid will also complete repair works to their electric cables in the area at the same time.
Councillor Crook, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Highways said to Kirklees Together: “The work being undertaken by Yorkshire Water and Northern Power Grid at Ravensthorpe Road is an excellent example of collaborative working between the council and utilities companies. This cooperative approach clearly puts residents and local businesses at the forefront of planning and by completing works during the same period, we are minimising inconvenience and optimising efficiency, ensuring a smoother experience for everyone.”
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From Thursday 21st March, a range of activities along Fall Lane, are due to take place as part of the TRU. Whilst vegetation management and preparation work for the Dewsbury railway improvements take place, Network Rail will use the opportunity to carry out their strengthening works to the railway bridge at Forge Lane, with two-way traffic signals in place between mid-April and mid-June.
Digital Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) will be in place in advance of the work starting, displaying details of key information. Signs for diversion routes for traffic will be in place, and the works will be completed as quickly as possible to ensure minimal disruption to residents, businesses, and road users.
The main diversion route will be the unaffected section of Ravensthorpe Road, Lees Hall Road, Brewery Lane, Station Road, Savile Road, A638 Aldams Road, Webster Hill, A644 Huddersfield Road, back to Calder Road. Diversion for vehicles greater than 7.5T is using Ingham Road and Slaithwaite Road.
For more information about the TRU project please visit: https://thetrupgrade.co.uk/
To contact the TRU team, please use: https://thetrupgrade.co.uk/contact/ or call their 24-hour national helpline on 03457 114141.
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