City Centre Construction Updare 2 August 2024
Welcome to the weekly e-newsletter for the Bradford City Centre Walking and Cycling Improvements Scheme.
This edition includes everything you need to know about the Bradford City Centre Walking and Cycling Improvements Scheme for the coming days.We upload each weekly newsletter to the Future Bradford website. You can find copies of each e-newsletter on our news page if you would like to look back at previous editions.
City centre progress
This week, we have completed further works across the city centre. On Bank Street, we have again opened up more space where works have been completed.
More new paving has been laid on Market Street, and we have carried out further excavation work on Bridge Street and Broadway to make way for more planters. Installation of the first of two walls forming the raised planter area in the centre of Broadway has also taken place this week.
Across the city centre, we have been installing new bus stops and shelters. This work has been completed today, and soon all of the new stops and shelters will be in use. Information on what services will use these new stops will be made available in the coming weeks.
See images to the left of the progress made this week.
Photograph of new paving on the east side of Market Street.
Photograph of a new planter being installed on Broadway.
Photograph of new paving on the east side of Market Street.
Improving accessibility around the city centre
We are committed to ensuring that key areas of the city centre where works are happening are as accessible as possible.
As we shared last week, our construction contractor, Balfour Beatty, recently commissioned an independently-led audit of the city centre works and are currently in the process of implementing further accessibility improvements.
Improvements will be made to crossing points and footways, and introducing temporary wayfinding signage to assist people in navigating the city centre whilst works are happening.
This week, we have made adjustments to crossing points on Market Street, Broadway and Bridge Street, and further changes will be implemented as work progresses.
Reminder: Temporary pedestrian crossings
Temporary pedestrian crossings have been opened across the city centre in places where works are happening.
Please note that next week, the pedestrian route on the south side of Hall Ings will be temporarily diverted to the north side of Hall Ings to allow work on the new footway to continue between the junctions with Vicar Lane and Drake Street.
We have included a map of the pedestrian crossing points in the core of the city centre below. Please note that we have removed some crossing points on Bank Street, as they have been replaced with traffic-free open space. An extra crossing point has also been added on Bridge Street.
Map showing the pedestrian crossing points in the city centre. Crossings are in place at the following locations: Market Street, at the junctions with Bank Street, Bridge Street and Lower Kirkgate, as well as on Hall Ings at the junction with Bank Street.
Your voice matters – apply to join our Community Liaison Group
We are looking for two city centre residents to join a Community Liaison Group focusing on the operation of the city centre during construction works. The group will meet regularly to hear updates on the works, ask questions and take part in discussions to help influence and shape the progress of the project.
The group will be made up of diverse delegates from across the community representing businesses, community groups and residents, and members of the Council and the project team who are delivering the vision for the city centre.
Why join?
Hear updates on the construction works in the city centre.
Have your say and ask questions about the works.
Be a positive voice for the local community by actively contributing to how the work progresses.
If you are a city centre resident who is interested in joining the Community Liaison Group, please email info@future-bradford.co.uk by Friday 16 August.
Spaces are limited so that discussions remain focused. To ensure everyone’s voice is heard, we’re committed to a diverse and inclusive group, representing various backgrounds and perspectives.
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Traffic management outside the core of the city centre has been and will continue to be removed where possible, as work has begun within the very core of the city centre. See below for a detailed summary of the latest updates about the works taking place around the city centre. If you would like to view any maps relating to where work is taking place, please click here.
Please do get in touch with us via our email address (info@future-bradford.co.uk) if you have any questions about the works taking place throughout the city centre.
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What: On Sunbridge Road, city centre scheme works are complete. Cycle Superhighway works are still taking place in this area.
Why: This work had provided wider footpaths and introduced cycle lanes. New bus shelters have also been put in place for bus routes travelling out of the city centre.
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What: Works are continuing on the new central reservation on Godwin Street between Thornton Road and Jacobs Well.
Traffic management: Little Horton Lane is closed to all traffic at its junction with Godwin Street. Traffic travelling in either direction on Godwin Street is not permitted to use the new pedestrian super crossing to make a U-turn.
Why: This change will provide more space for bus stops and routes into the city and an additional bus lane on Godwin Street.
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What: At Jacobs Well, works are continuing within and around the former roundabout.
Traffic management: There will continue to be lane closures and traffic management around Jacobs Well.
Since Sunday 14 April 2024, Hall Ings has been closed to all traffic from the roundabout. Northbound traffic is being guided from Manchester Road onto Prince’s Way. Southbound traffic is being guided from Prince’s Way across the new section of carriageway onto Manchester Road. Traffic is now under temporary traffic light control to allow buses to join from Hall Ings.
Why: This work will see Jacobs Well roundabout become a super crossing.
Click here for more details on Jacobs Well, Prince’s Way and City Park.
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What: Work is mostly complete on Croft Street and Senior Way and the new lanes are open to traffic. Works to install the new cycleway and central reserve are nearing completion on Manchester Road.
Traffic management: Lane closures will continue on Manchester Road northbound from Croft Street to Jacobs Well.
Why: The works here are to create an additional lane on the gyratory section of Croft Street in each direction and a new cycleway on Manchester Road.
Click here for more details on Senior Way, Croft Street and Manchester Road.
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What: We are nearing completion of works on both sides of Lower Kirkgate, to construct a new cycleway and footway.
Traffic management: The taxi rank on Lower Kirkgate is no longer in use and has been permanently removed to make way for a new cycleway. Traffic management has been installed with two-way traffic lights on the section of Lower Kirkgate between the Midland Hotel and the junction with Cheapside, Market Street, and Kirkgate. Market Street is now closed to traffic at its junction with Kirkgate/Lower Kirkgate/Cheapside.
There is a temporary signal-controlled pedestrian crossing point in place at the junction of Kirkgate/Lower Kirkgate/Cheapside/Market Street. This is in place to ensure that pedestrians have a safe place to cross the road. Safe pedestrian routes away from the main road and works happening in this area are also in place. Signs are in place to help direct pedestrians along this route to avoid traffic on the main road.
What: We are nearing completion of works on both sides of Lower Kirkgate, to construct a new cycleway and footway.
Traffic management: The taxi rank on Lower Kirkgate is no longer in use and has been permanently removed to make way for a new cycleway. Traffic management has been installed with two-way traffic lights on the section of Lower Kirkgate between the Midland Hotel and the junction with Cheapside, Market Street, and Kirkgate. Market Street is now closed to traffic at its junction with Kirkgate/Lower Kirkgate/Cheapside.
There is a temporary signal-controlled pedestrian crossing point in place at the junction of Kirkgate/Lower Kirkgate/Cheapside/Market Street. This is in place to ensure that pedestrians have a safe place to cross the road. Safe pedestrian routes away from the main road and works happening in this area are also in place. Signs are in place to help direct pedestrians along this route to avoid traffic on the main road.
Why: The works here are to widen the junction to Canal Road, to allow for improved cycle lane provision, and build a new bus shelter.
This work will also create a new crossing link into the city centre at Cheapside.
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What: Work to construct the new road junction on Church Bank is now complete.
Why: This work will allow for the new road links in the area.
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What: The installation of new drainage, kerbs and new carriageway, cycleway and footways will continue on Hall Ings.
Traffic management: Well Street and the section of Vicar Lane between Great Cross Street and Hall Ings is only open to buses and authorised traffic and the new Cyclops junction at Well Street/Vicar Lane/Hall Ings/Leeds Road is now operational. Hall Ings will continue to be reduced to one lane of traffic westbound between the junction with George Street and the junction with Drake Street.
Next week, the pedestrian route on the south side of Hall Ings will be temporarily diverted to the north side of Hall Ings to allow work on the new footway to continue between the junctions with Vicar Lane and Drake Street.
Hall Ings, between Bridge Street and Jacobs Well, is now closed to general traffic. This change is permanent. If you would like to learn more about these works and to view maps relating to this area, please visit our Hall Ings page for more information.
Why: The work on Well Street will re-open the road as a bus route, the work on Vicar Lane, allowing for, allowing for the reconnection of Vicar Lane to Hall Ings, with a new ‘CYCLOPS’ junction being introduced.
If you would like more information about what is happening across the city centre, including maps showing how the city is being transformed, please visit the FutureBradford website.
Reminder: temporary closure of the Bradford Interchange bus station
Information about alternative bus stops for services unable to use the Interchange Bus Station can be found on the Metro website. You can read the Combined Authority's latest update on the closure of the Bradford Interchange Bus Station on their website.
Find out more
You can find out more about the scheme on the Future Bradford website or by getting in touch using the details and links below.
Get in touch if you would like to ask any questions
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