Traffic changes planned for Huddersfield as town centres get ready to re-open

Posted By: KLTVon: March 26, 2021In: Current Affairs, News

By KLTV Newsdesk –

Kirklees Council has announced today that they are making some changes to how traffic moves around Huddersfield Town Centre.

The changes cover eight roads including John William Street and Byram street. The council says the changes will create more space for pedestrians and allow for greater adherence to social distancing guidelines, whilst also making sure those who need to travel into and park in the town centre are still able to do so.

New driving restrictions are being introduced that will change the overall flow of traffic in the area. These changes include a reversal of the one-way restriction between John William Street and Lord Street and the closing of church street to all traffic.

The number of disabled parking bays available is also being increased in areas where roadside parking is available. The council acknowledged that this will mean the loss of some existing, on-street pay and display parking bays, but emphasised that the recently completed car park on the former sports centre site has provided 166 extra parking spaces.

The full list of road changes and new driving restrictions in Huddersfield can be viewed below and will come into force on 30 March 2021:

Street	Changes
John William Street	New disabled parking bays Loss of pay and display parking More pedestrian space
Cloth Hall Street	Reduced length of existing disabled parking/loading bay No loading/waiting at any time restrictions Loss of pay and display parking More pedestrian space
Wood Street (east side) between St Peter’s Street and Northumberland Street	New loading bay New disabled parking bay
Wood Street (west side)	No waiting/loading at any time restrictions
Wood Street between Church Street and Kirkgate	Extension to current no waiting/loading at any time restrictions Shortening of the existing loading bay
Byram Street	New loading bay New disabled parking bays Loss of pay and display parking bays
St Peter’s Street	New pay and display parking bays as a result of removing sections of current no waiting at any time restrictions
Market Street	Relocation of the current disabled parking bay from west to east side of the road Loss of short section of pay and display parking
Queen Street	Loading bay to replace disabled parking bay

Map highlighting the changes to traffic flow in Huddersfield Town Centre. Image: Kirklees Council

Street	Driving Restrictions
Wood Street between St Peter’s Street and Kirkgate	Closed to all traffic from 5pm-midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Byram Street	Closed to traffic except for permit holders, disabled drivers, cyclists (all times) and loading/unloading (at certain times). Reversal of the one-way restriction between Church Street and St Peter’s Street.
St Peter’s Street	Reversal of the one-way restriction between John William Street and Lord Street.
Church Street	Closed to all traffic

Traffic Regulation Orders

The council says they are using Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders to make the changes.

These orders allow the council to carry out the work before a period of public consultation begins.

The measures are to be reviewed during the first six months, at which point the public can make comments on the changes during this time period.

Anyone who would like to share their thoughts on the changes is being encouraged to email the council.

‘Recovery Journey’

David Shepherd, Strategic Director for Growth and Regeneration said: “The way we shop and socialise has had to change in response to the pandemic, but this isn’t a bad thing, it’s given us an opportunity to try new things and attract different customers.

“We’ve seen businesses come up with innovative ways to stay open, where they have been allowed to, during the lockdown and I am sure we will see more of this as restrictions begin to be lifted, allowing more businesses to reopen.

“This is just the start of the recovery journey and we will continue to work with the business community and support the regeneration of the town centres in line with our ambitions as set out in our blueprints.

“I would urge businesses that are getting ready for re-opening to check out the latest advice on our website and get in contact if they need any additional support.”

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