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Please note this second stage consultation has now closed. The Outcome Report can be viewed here. More information about the initial consultation can be found here.

October 2023 update:

We are in the process currently of finalising the design and cost estimates of the A638 Dewsbury - Cleckheaton Sustainable Travel Corridor. These designs and costs will form the basis of the Full Business Case which is due to be submitted in early 2024.  Following a successful business case approval and the promotion of the scheme’s Traffic Regulation Orders, the scheme will be tendered for construction in Spring 2024. It is hoped therefore to commence construction of the scheme in Summer 2024 with a 12-month construction period.

The information and proposals from the consultation, which took place between 15 February - 17 March 2022 can be found below.

Kirklees Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are proposing a series of travel improvements along the A638, between Dewsbury and Cleckheaton, and the Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway.

The scheme is funded by the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), a major new programme of transport infrastructure investment. The programme aims to help create a positive change in the way we travel across the region, providing an accessible, attractive, and cleaner alternative to car journeys.

Before completing the survey, we recommended that you read about the proposals and view the plans below (opens new web pages):


Background

In 2021 we asked for your views on the proposals for the Dewsbury–Cleckheaton Sustainable Travel Corridor scheme, including improvements to Heckmondwike Bus Hub. The feedback we received showed support for most of the proposals, but some were not supported. For these proposals we have either removed them completely or proposed changes that we feel could achieve similar benefits.

You can find out more about the original proposals and the feedback we received during the earlier consultation by clicking here.

We are now progressing the proposals that were supported in the first round of consultation into the next design stages. You can find out more about these by clicking here.

You can also find out more about the proposals that are not being progressed by clicking here.

The proposed bus station at Heckmondwike also received support and is being developed as a separate project. We will ask for your views on this later in 2022.


Our proposals 

We are now asking for your views on the adjusted proposals and some new proposals. These are located along the A638 between Cleckheaton and the A62 Leeds Road junction, and include:

  • A new two-way segregated cycle track
  • Realigned parking spaces along the northern edge of the road to make way for the cycle track, whilst keeping the same amount of parking spaces
  • Improved and additional crossings for both people walking or cycling across the A638 and several side roads
  • Traffic calming along Brooke Street, including one way traffic routing
  • Improved access links to Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway (including resurfacing, some widening, wayfinding signage cutting back of overgrown planting)


Aims of the scheme

We wnt to:

  • encourage healthier and more environmentally friendly methods of transport, to reduce reliance on cars, and so reduce congestion and improve air quality
  • improve bus journey reliability and journey times
  • provide more opportunities for walking and cycling
  • improve accessibility and safety along the route
  • help achieve Kirklees Council’s commitment to net-zero carbon by 2038


Have your say

To make it easier for you to see where the proposals are, we divided the consultation into two areas.

Before completing the survey, we recommended that you read about the proposals and view the plans below (opens new web pages):



This consultation closed at 11.59pm on Thursday 17 March 2022


If you would like to ask a question, contact us, or request this information in an alternative format, you can do so using the following methods:

*Please note that, due to COVID-19, many staff are working from home and there will be delays in receiving any postal contributions. It is strongly recommended that you contact us via email if possible.

If you would like to follow this project, or other similar projects in areas you are interested in, you can sign up to Your Voice here to keep updated.


Listen to a live presentation about the scheme and ask the project team your questions

We will be hosting three online information events, so you can learn more about the proposals from the project team and ask them any questions.

It’s quick and easy to register for the event - click the link below to register for free.

Date
Time
Registration details
Monday 28 February3-4pmThis event has taken place
Wednesday 2 March6.30-7.30pmThis event has taken place
Thursday 10 March12-1pmThis event has taken place


Please share the details with other people who would be interested in attending.


Next steps

We will use your feedback gathered through this public consultation to develop the next stage in the design of our proposals, and an outcome report will be made available on this webpage.

We are looking to begin construction of some parts of the scheme between spring and summer 2022, using some supplementary funding provided by the Combined Authority’s Active Travel Fund. It is intended that construction for most of the scheme will begin in winter 2022 and be completed by the end of 2023.

Please note this second stage consultation has now closed. The Outcome Report can be viewed here. More information about the initial consultation can be found here.

October 2023 update:

We are in the process currently of finalising the design and cost estimates of the A638 Dewsbury - Cleckheaton Sustainable Travel Corridor. These designs and costs will form the basis of the Full Business Case which is due to be submitted in early 2024.  Following a successful business case approval and the promotion of the scheme’s Traffic Regulation Orders, the scheme will be tendered for construction in Spring 2024. It is hoped therefore to commence construction of the scheme in Summer 2024 with a 12-month construction period.

The information and proposals from the consultation, which took place between 15 February - 17 March 2022 can be found below.

Kirklees Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are proposing a series of travel improvements along the A638, between Dewsbury and Cleckheaton, and the Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway.

The scheme is funded by the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), a major new programme of transport infrastructure investment. The programme aims to help create a positive change in the way we travel across the region, providing an accessible, attractive, and cleaner alternative to car journeys.

Before completing the survey, we recommended that you read about the proposals and view the plans below (opens new web pages):


Background

In 2021 we asked for your views on the proposals for the Dewsbury–Cleckheaton Sustainable Travel Corridor scheme, including improvements to Heckmondwike Bus Hub. The feedback we received showed support for most of the proposals, but some were not supported. For these proposals we have either removed them completely or proposed changes that we feel could achieve similar benefits.

You can find out more about the original proposals and the feedback we received during the earlier consultation by clicking here.

We are now progressing the proposals that were supported in the first round of consultation into the next design stages. You can find out more about these by clicking here.

You can also find out more about the proposals that are not being progressed by clicking here.

The proposed bus station at Heckmondwike also received support and is being developed as a separate project. We will ask for your views on this later in 2022.


Our proposals 

We are now asking for your views on the adjusted proposals and some new proposals. These are located along the A638 between Cleckheaton and the A62 Leeds Road junction, and include:

  • A new two-way segregated cycle track
  • Realigned parking spaces along the northern edge of the road to make way for the cycle track, whilst keeping the same amount of parking spaces
  • Improved and additional crossings for both people walking or cycling across the A638 and several side roads
  • Traffic calming along Brooke Street, including one way traffic routing
  • Improved access links to Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway (including resurfacing, some widening, wayfinding signage cutting back of overgrown planting)


Aims of the scheme

We wnt to:

  • encourage healthier and more environmentally friendly methods of transport, to reduce reliance on cars, and so reduce congestion and improve air quality
  • improve bus journey reliability and journey times
  • provide more opportunities for walking and cycling
  • improve accessibility and safety along the route
  • help achieve Kirklees Council’s commitment to net-zero carbon by 2038


Have your say

To make it easier for you to see where the proposals are, we divided the consultation into two areas.

Before completing the survey, we recommended that you read about the proposals and view the plans below (opens new web pages):



This consultation closed at 11.59pm on Thursday 17 March 2022


If you would like to ask a question, contact us, or request this information in an alternative format, you can do so using the following methods:

*Please note that, due to COVID-19, many staff are working from home and there will be delays in receiving any postal contributions. It is strongly recommended that you contact us via email if possible.

If you would like to follow this project, or other similar projects in areas you are interested in, you can sign up to Your Voice here to keep updated.


Listen to a live presentation about the scheme and ask the project team your questions

We will be hosting three online information events, so you can learn more about the proposals from the project team and ask them any questions.

It’s quick and easy to register for the event - click the link below to register for free.

Date
Time
Registration details
Monday 28 February3-4pmThis event has taken place
Wednesday 2 March6.30-7.30pmThis event has taken place
Thursday 10 March12-1pmThis event has taken place


Please share the details with other people who would be interested in attending.


Next steps

We will use your feedback gathered through this public consultation to develop the next stage in the design of our proposals, and an outcome report will be made available on this webpage.

We are looking to begin construction of some parts of the scheme between spring and summer 2022, using some supplementary funding provided by the Combined Authority’s Active Travel Fund. It is intended that construction for most of the scheme will begin in winter 2022 and be completed by the end of 2023.

  • Share What is the width of the proposed advisory cycle lanes on the A638 Maps 2 and 3? on Facebook Share What is the width of the proposed advisory cycle lanes on the A638 Maps 2 and 3? on Twitter Share What is the width of the proposed advisory cycle lanes on the A638 Maps 2 and 3? on Linkedin Email What is the width of the proposed advisory cycle lanes on the A638 Maps 2 and 3? link

    What is the width of the proposed advisory cycle lanes on the A638 Maps 2 and 3?

    Hedgehog asked over 2 years ago

    The width of the proposed advisory cycle lanes is 1.5m.

  • Share Will all the routes have drop down curbs on cycle lanes or just by the crossings for wheelchair users on Facebook Share Will all the routes have drop down curbs on cycle lanes or just by the crossings for wheelchair users on Twitter Share Will all the routes have drop down curbs on cycle lanes or just by the crossings for wheelchair users on Linkedin Email Will all the routes have drop down curbs on cycle lanes or just by the crossings for wheelchair users link

    Will all the routes have drop down curbs on cycle lanes or just by the crossings for wheelchair users

    Johnboy asked over 2 years ago

    We can confirm that all crossing points will have dropped kerbs.

  • Share Why have you not addressed the serious problem caused by many speeding cyclists on the Greenway who use it as a race track with no consideration and endangering pedestrians who have a right to use the Greenway? None of the proposals do anything to address this problem foe walkers like me and many others. on Facebook Share Why have you not addressed the serious problem caused by many speeding cyclists on the Greenway who use it as a race track with no consideration and endangering pedestrians who have a right to use the Greenway? None of the proposals do anything to address this problem foe walkers like me and many others. on Twitter Share Why have you not addressed the serious problem caused by many speeding cyclists on the Greenway who use it as a race track with no consideration and endangering pedestrians who have a right to use the Greenway? None of the proposals do anything to address this problem foe walkers like me and many others. on Linkedin Email Why have you not addressed the serious problem caused by many speeding cyclists on the Greenway who use it as a race track with no consideration and endangering pedestrians who have a right to use the Greenway? None of the proposals do anything to address this problem foe walkers like me and many others. link

    Why have you not addressed the serious problem caused by many speeding cyclists on the Greenway who use it as a race track with no consideration and endangering pedestrians who have a right to use the Greenway? None of the proposals do anything to address this problem foe walkers like me and many others.

    Fallipad asked over 2 years ago

    The scheme proposes for the Greenway to be widened and lit along its section between Cleckheaton and Heckmondwike. This will allow more space and reduce conflict points between different users. 

    Furthermore, the project team are working very closely with Sustrans who own and operate the Spen Valley Greenway. We are currently reviewing the Share Respect Enjoy notices that are currently in place and potentially removing or enhancing the existing provision to make this messaging more consistent and visible (both at access points and along the route).

  • Share Will the Spen Valley Greenway and Ringway alterations still allow for pedestrians to use along with cyclists, and will provisions be made for the safety of both? on Facebook Share Will the Spen Valley Greenway and Ringway alterations still allow for pedestrians to use along with cyclists, and will provisions be made for the safety of both? on Twitter Share Will the Spen Valley Greenway and Ringway alterations still allow for pedestrians to use along with cyclists, and will provisions be made for the safety of both? on Linkedin Email Will the Spen Valley Greenway and Ringway alterations still allow for pedestrians to use along with cyclists, and will provisions be made for the safety of both? link

    Will the Spen Valley Greenway and Ringway alterations still allow for pedestrians to use along with cyclists, and will provisions be made for the safety of both?

    Michael2 asked over 2 years ago

    The Spen Valley Greenway will continue to be used by both pedestrians as well as cyclists. The scheme proposes for the Greenway to be widened and lit along its section between Cleckheaton and Heckmondwike. 

    Furthermore, the project team are working very closely with Sustrans who own and operate the Spen Valley Greenway. We are currently reviewing the Share Respect Enjoy notices that are currently in place and potentially removing or enhancing the existing provision to make this messaging more consistent and visible (both at access points and along the route).

  • Share Who is going to pay for all these works? Before spending millions of pounds of tax and rate payers money, shouldn't the council carry out essential road repair works first. The spending of money on cycle tracks/lanes in main roads has been a spectacular failure in every town/city it has been carried out!! on Facebook Share Who is going to pay for all these works? Before spending millions of pounds of tax and rate payers money, shouldn't the council carry out essential road repair works first. The spending of money on cycle tracks/lanes in main roads has been a spectacular failure in every town/city it has been carried out!! on Twitter Share Who is going to pay for all these works? Before spending millions of pounds of tax and rate payers money, shouldn't the council carry out essential road repair works first. The spending of money on cycle tracks/lanes in main roads has been a spectacular failure in every town/city it has been carried out!! on Linkedin Email Who is going to pay for all these works? Before spending millions of pounds of tax and rate payers money, shouldn't the council carry out essential road repair works first. The spending of money on cycle tracks/lanes in main roads has been a spectacular failure in every town/city it has been carried out!! link

    Who is going to pay for all these works? Before spending millions of pounds of tax and rate payers money, shouldn't the council carry out essential road repair works first. The spending of money on cycle tracks/lanes in main roads has been a spectacular failure in every town/city it has been carried out!!

    SJD13 asked almost 3 years ago

    The funding for this scheme is coming directly from the Department for Transport and can only be spent on these specific Transforming Cities Fund type schemes targeting improvements for active and sustainable mode users. The scheme is not being financed by Kirklees Council.

  • Share What can be done about cyclists, walkers and runners being harassed by dogs not being kept under control and dog mess left by dog owners on the greenway on Facebook Share What can be done about cyclists, walkers and runners being harassed by dogs not being kept under control and dog mess left by dog owners on the greenway on Twitter Share What can be done about cyclists, walkers and runners being harassed by dogs not being kept under control and dog mess left by dog owners on the greenway on Linkedin Email What can be done about cyclists, walkers and runners being harassed by dogs not being kept under control and dog mess left by dog owners on the greenway link

    What can be done about cyclists, walkers and runners being harassed by dogs not being kept under control and dog mess left by dog owners on the greenway

    Mr Edd asked almost 3 years ago

    The project team are working very closely with Sustrans who own and operate the Spen Valley Greenway. 

    Sustrans have confirmed that although they cannot enforce dogs being kept on lead they do encourage close control. The Share Respect Enjoy notices are placed to this effect and further efforts are being made by both teams as far as reviewing the signing that is currently in place and potentially removing or enhancing the existing provision to make this messaging more consistent and visible (both at access points and along the route). 

    The greenway is proposed to be widened as well, allowing more space and reduce conflict points between different users.

  • Share Why does the ring way stop at Robert peel pub Heckmondwike and not continue to connect with the greenway at Dewsbury moor on Facebook Share Why does the ring way stop at Robert peel pub Heckmondwike and not continue to connect with the greenway at Dewsbury moor on Twitter Share Why does the ring way stop at Robert peel pub Heckmondwike and not continue to connect with the greenway at Dewsbury moor on Linkedin Email Why does the ring way stop at Robert peel pub Heckmondwike and not continue to connect with the greenway at Dewsbury moor link

    Why does the ring way stop at Robert peel pub Heckmondwike and not continue to connect with the greenway at Dewsbury moor

    Beta asked over 2 years ago

    The suggested connection would ensure that the Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway would be physically connected. This is a scenario that the project team has been working on since the early stages of the scheme development and has been included as an option in the recently submitted Outline Business Case to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, albeit under a High Scenario that would require additional funding. 

    The issue we would need to overcome to achieve this scenario, apart form receiving additional funding, is the third party land ownership. The ownership of the required plot of land is shared between Sustrans and a private owner who has only recently purchased the land in question. 

    The project team is still exploring an option of procuring this land and achieving this connection.

  • Share Why has the same traffic calming measures on Brooke Street not been extended to the very bottom of Brooke Street /St Peg lane exit/entrance ? on Facebook Share Why has the same traffic calming measures on Brooke Street not been extended to the very bottom of Brooke Street /St Peg lane exit/entrance ? on Twitter Share Why has the same traffic calming measures on Brooke Street not been extended to the very bottom of Brooke Street /St Peg lane exit/entrance ? on Linkedin Email Why has the same traffic calming measures on Brooke Street not been extended to the very bottom of Brooke Street /St Peg lane exit/entrance ? link

    Why has the same traffic calming measures on Brooke Street not been extended to the very bottom of Brooke Street /St Peg lane exit/entrance ?

    Nina asked over 2 years ago

    The first stage consultation process highlighted the issue of speeding traffic using Brook Street as a 'rat-run' route when the St. Peg Lane traffic lights are queuing. The proposed measure would ensure that the route is no longer viable as an alternative route for those wishing to continue with their travel north along the A638 and would also act as a traffic calming feature reducing the speed of all traffic along this section. The extension of the one-way section further East and towards the bottom end of Brook Street would not achieve further benefits and would potentially hinder local residents.

  • Share Does the Combined Authority / Kirklees Council intend to properly link the Spen Ringway to the Spen Valley Greenway between Brunswick Street and Walkley Lane as proposed in the development plan produced several years ago. I understand that the Mayor of West Yorkshire supports this proposal. on Facebook Share Does the Combined Authority / Kirklees Council intend to properly link the Spen Ringway to the Spen Valley Greenway between Brunswick Street and Walkley Lane as proposed in the development plan produced several years ago. I understand that the Mayor of West Yorkshire supports this proposal. on Twitter Share Does the Combined Authority / Kirklees Council intend to properly link the Spen Ringway to the Spen Valley Greenway between Brunswick Street and Walkley Lane as proposed in the development plan produced several years ago. I understand that the Mayor of West Yorkshire supports this proposal. on Linkedin Email Does the Combined Authority / Kirklees Council intend to properly link the Spen Ringway to the Spen Valley Greenway between Brunswick Street and Walkley Lane as proposed in the development plan produced several years ago. I understand that the Mayor of West Yorkshire supports this proposal. link

    Does the Combined Authority / Kirklees Council intend to properly link the Spen Ringway to the Spen Valley Greenway between Brunswick Street and Walkley Lane as proposed in the development plan produced several years ago. I understand that the Mayor of West Yorkshire supports this proposal.

    Richie asked over 2 years ago

    The suggested connection would ensure that the Spen Valley Greenway and Spen Ringway would be physically connected. This is a scenario that the project team has been working on since the early stages of the scheme development and has been included as an option in the recently submitted Outline Business Case to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, albeit under a High Scenario that would require additional funding. 

    The issue we would need to overcome to achieve this scenario, apart from receiving additional funding, is the third party land ownership. The ownership of the required plot of land is shared between Sustrans and a private owner who has only recently purchased the land in question.

    The project team is still exploring an option of procuring this land and achieving this connection.

  • Share Will there be any street lighting down primrose Lane,mainly outside that the football field also primrose farm. Thank you. on Facebook Share Will there be any street lighting down primrose Lane,mainly outside that the football field also primrose farm. Thank you. on Twitter Share Will there be any street lighting down primrose Lane,mainly outside that the football field also primrose farm. Thank you. on Linkedin Email Will there be any street lighting down primrose Lane,mainly outside that the football field also primrose farm. Thank you. link

    Will there be any street lighting down primrose Lane,mainly outside that the football field also primrose farm. Thank you.

    Primrose asked over 2 years ago

    The current plans are to provide lighting along Primrose Lane between the A638 and the Spen Valley Greenway. The scheme is still under development and further design iterations are required, and a submission of a Final Business Case to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, before these plans can be confirmed and implemented.