This is when work will begin in Halifax on next phase of A629 phase 2
Signs have been put up to tell residents when a section of the town centre will be closed for work on the next phase of the A629 project.
From April 27 work will begin on the eastern corridor of the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project around Halifax train station and the bottom end of town.
Calderdale Council is delivering the A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre project, which is fully funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund.
Construction is split into three parts: western, eastern and central, to minimise disruption.
The next phase of the project will move to the Eastern Corridor transforming the road layout in the area around the train station, The Piece Hall and Square Chapel.
Calderdale Next Chapter shared a diversion for drivers to use during the works: “Starting April – take the diversion and use the A629 route.
“Please plan ahead and allow more time for journeys in and out of Halifax.
"Walking and wheeling routes will be open.
"Your usual bus stop may be affected.”
A map shows that drivers are being advised to divert along the A629 around the top of town.
The diversion route, marked with a green arrow, will allow access to the town centre destinations from the south.
The diversion starts at the junction with Shaw Hill.
Temporary traffic lights will be in place at locations east of the town centre to keep traffic moving around work zones, shown in red.
The direction of travel for the temporary one-way route is marked with a green arrow on Church Street.
There will be no access to the south entrance to New Road, marked with a no-entry symbol.
Work is expected until Autumn 2027.
The A629 phase two Halifax town centre project aims to create new public spaces, improve accessibility and improve vehicle circulation around the town and public transport connectivity.
For more information on the project and diversion routes visit calderdalenextchapter.co.uk