Senior Calderdale councillors have approved a 12-month programme of road repairs covering numerous streets across the borough. The plan includes both full resurfacing schemes and targeted patching on roads used daily by commuters, school traffic and local businesses.
Where and what is being done
The maintenance programme lists resurfacing work on a wide range of routes, from main roads in Brighouse and Halifax to residential streets in Hebden Bridge, Todmorden and Elland. Workset to be carried out includes complete resurfacing of carriageways and smaller-scale repairs where only sections require attention.
- Main routes earmarked for resurfacing include parts of Wakefield Road and Huddersfield Road in Brighouse and Burnley Road in Todmorden West.
- Town and residential streets scheduled for treatment include Riorges Link in Elland, Park Lane in Salterhebble and Mount Pleasant Avenue in Halifax town.
- Other areas affected span Greetland, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge, Illingworth and Mixenden, Rastrick, Shelf and Northowram.
The full list of roads approved for resurfacing contains dozens of entries, among them:
| Road | Area |
|---|---|
| Riorges Link | Elland |
| Wakefield Road | Brighouse |
| Huddersfield Road | Brighouse |
| Burnley Road | Todmorden West |
| Park Lane | Salterhebble, Southowram and Skircoat Green |
In addition to resurfacing, a further set of roads will receive targeted patching work where localised defects have been identified. Examples include sections of Halifax Road in Ryburn and Clifton Road in Brighouse.
What this means for drivers and residents
Residents can expect short-term disruption where resurfacing or patching is carried out. Typical impacts include temporary lane closures, lower speed limits near works, and potential changes to parking and access while contractors are on site. Local ward members and the council usually publish detailed schedules ahead of works to allow businesses, schools and commuters to plan.
Highways maintenance is funded from the council’s highways budget and is prioritised using condition surveys and safety considerations. Programmes like this aim to extend the lifespan of the road network and reduce the need for emergency repairs.
If you live or work on a street named in the council’s programme, watch for notices from Calderdale Council or contact your local ward councillor for precise timings and traffic management arrangements.
