Dewsbury town centre walking improvement scheme

Key details

The Dewsbury town centre walking improvement scheme is a collaborative project between Kirklees Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). The project aims to improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians and provide better connections between the rail station and the town centre, making sustainable travel a more attractive and realistic option for all. This project is funded by the funded by the Transforming Cities Fund and supports the council's wider Blueprint plans for Dewsbury.

Plans (all)

Widening exiting footpaths and installing new kerb line and paving between Northgate and Union Street.
Improved, safer access for pedestrians to and from Dewsbury town centre and the railway station.
Installation of new drainage and IT ducting.

Phase 1 - started October 2024

Northgate to Union Street - Traffic flow will be maintained, but the Pay and Display parking bays on the north side will be suspended.

Phase 2 - starts January 2025

Union Street to Grove Street - Bond Street closed up to Grove Street. Traffic will be diverted; pedestrians can still use the footway on the north side.

Phase 3 - Starts March 2025

Grove Street to ring road - Bond Street closed between Grove Street and the ring road. Traffic will be diverted; pedestrians can still use the footway on the north side.

Benefits

Improved, safer access for pedestrians to and from Dewsbury town centre and the railway station.
Wider pavements provide better accessibility in the town centre.
Provide a safe, pedestrian link from the town centre to the railway station.
More options for model shift.
Public parking improvements.
Nicer public spaces.

Progress

October 2024

Construction started on the scheme with road closures in place.

Consultation details

The scheme was open to public consultation from 7 October 2021 - 7 November 2021. Anyone could take part in the survey online. The information and proposals from the consultation, are available online: Dewsbury Town Centre Walking and Cycling Improvements