Halifax Road to close for three months for gas works

Jan 9 2009 by Katie Campling, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Fears over major works on road

GAS engineers today insisted that roadworks on a busy Huddersfield road were vital.

But they face the wrath of drivers and businesses when Halifax Road is partly shut for up to three months.

The inbound lanes of Halifax Road will be shut between Ainley Top roundabout and the traffic lights by the Cavalry Arms pub at Birchencliffe.

Traffic will be able to get out of Huddersfield, but the road into town will be closed off in stages for up to 13 weeks while a gas main is replaced.

Halifax Road is one of the main routes in and out of Huddersfield, with thousands of drivers using it each day.

The gas main is being replaced by contractors for United Utilities, who have been working with Kirklees Council highways officers and councillors on a traffic plan.

A final date for the work to start is still being discussed, but it is expected to be in early April.

Work will start at Ainley Top and move down towards the Cavalry.