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Monday 13 Jul 2026

Highway changes set to take place in Huddersfield to support major investment in town centre

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Eastern

Communities in Huddersfield will see a series of road closures over the coming months to facilitate major investment projects carried out by the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) and Kirklees Council.

TRU continues to deliver an improved railway across the North, transforming the route through Huddersfield to support faster, more frequent and more reliable rail services.

As part of the programme, Huddersfield viaduct is being strengthened and a number of bridges replaced to enable the installation of additional track for more reliable journeys and overhead line equipment (OLE) for electrification.

Significant reconstruction work is also underway at Huddersfield station itself. On completion in early 2027, the station will offer improved accessibility, enhanced customer facilities and longer platforms capable of accommodating longer trains to provide more seats for customers.

To facilitate this work, road closures will affect Fitzwilliam Street, John William Street, and the A641 Bradford Road/Northgate.

TRU is also rebuilding several bridges in the Deighton area, including those on Whitacre Street, the A62 Leeds Road, Colliery Bridge and Colne Bridge Road. These improvements will create space for two new lines of track and OLE, enabling direct trains to pass stopping services on a greener, electrified railway, reducing journey times.

To deliver these improvements safely, temporary road closures are required while utility diversions, bridge demolition and reconstruction work takes place.

 

Sophie Leishman, TRU sponsor, said:

“We really appreciate the local community’s patience and understanding while we complete these improvement works. Advance warning and diversion signage will be in place on roads, with the most up-to-date diversion information available at roadworks.org.

“Work is progressing well with the completion of two major periods of improvement work between Huddersfield and Leeds across May and June. Our attention now turns to a 16-day closure of Huddersfield station in September which will facilitate both track and drainage renewals, track and OLE installation, and station construction work.”

 

The full list of TRU road closures can be found online at: www.thetrupgrade.co.uk/yourstation/huddersfield

Kirklees Council continue to make major improvements to the transport network across the district.

In Huddersfield town centre, work on Trinity Street, Northumberland Street, and John William Street aims to bring town centre streets to life with high-quality paving, wider footways and improved cycle infrastructure, creating a more welcoming and accessible environment for everyone, however they choose to travel.

 

David Shepherd, Executive Director for Place at Kirklees Council, said:

“The transport network across Kirklees is undergoing significant change, with investment in highways and rail infrastructure set to deliver benefits for generations to come.

“While there will be some short-term disruption, the improvements will help strengthen connections between towns and cities across the north of England, improving access to education, employment and training and unlocking further investment.”

“Greater opportunities for development and new investment will help reinforce Kirklees' position as a vibrant, well-connected place to live and work.”