Plan ahead as Calder Valley is set for more delays

Mytholmroyd is set for more traffic disruption as the second phase of the flood alleviation scheme begins.
Plan ahead if you are travelling in the Calder ValleyPlan ahead if you are travelling in the Calder Valley
Plan ahead if you are travelling in the Calder Valley

Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency have joined forces to help minimise the amount of disruption while further essential flood defence work is carried out to protect 400 homes and businesses.

The second phase of work for the Mytholmroyd Flood Alleviation Scheme is due to start in early April and the flow of traffic needs to be controlled to protect both the workforce and pedestrians.

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The scheme is expected to be completed by winter 2019 .

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Helen Batt, Calder catchment director for the Environment Agency, said: “We thank everyone for their understanding while the traffic management is in place on this main route through the Calder Valley as we carry out these flood defence works in Mytholmroyd.

“Due to the vital nature of this work to protect properties in the village from flooding, unfortunately this is unavoidable.

“We are working closely with highways managers at Calderdale Council to try and keep the impact of these essential works to a minimum.”

The council is calling on local people to help reduce traffic levels and air pollution by car sharing, avoiding unnecessary journeys and switching to public transport, cycling or walking where possible.

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To encourage the use of public transport, a code for a free Halifax, Calder Valley and Huddersfield day mobile ticket, worth £4.10, was sent to homes in Calderdale this month.

Northern Rail has arranged an extra stop on the 17.18 train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria, which calls at Bradford Interchange, Halifax and now Mytholmroyd.

Coun Barry Collins, Calderdale Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and economic strategy, said: “Following the devastating impacts of the 2015 floods, the Mytholmroyd Flood Alleviation Scheme is vital to improve protection for homes and businesses in the area.

“We have listened to local people’s feedback from the first phase of work, and are working with the Environment Agency to do all we can to ensure traffic flows more smoothly in the next phase.”

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Vital works to be completed as part of the scheme include construction of new, raised and improved flood walls, widening of the river channel at key locations and waterproofing of buildings next to the river.

During the next stage of the scheme, drainage improvements will be made along Burnley Road to reduce the risk of surface water flooding.

Anyone with any questions can email the Environment Agency at [email protected].