Key details
We’re aiming to speed up journeys for everyone who travels along key routes around north Halifax. We will make it easier and safer to walk, wheel, cycle or use public transport, particularly between Lee Mount, Ovenden, Illingworth, and Halifax town centre.
Current status
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Plans
The A629 Orange Street roundabout to Illingworth project includes proposals for:
Orange Street roundabout walking improvements
We are upgrading signage, lighting, CCTV, and paths on the western side of Orange Street roundabout. We’re planning murals or community arts to decorate the subways linking St James Road to Richmond Close, and Richmond Close to Corporation Street.
These proposals complement other plans to improve Orange Street roundabout proposed under the North Halifax Improved Streets for People project, and link to the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project.
Old Lane cycling and walking improvements
We are improving a route for cycling and walking along Old Lane.
We will introduce speed humps, resurface the road and pavement, and improve street lighting so that people feel safe when they travel along Old Lane.
Keighley Road / Nursery Lane walking improvements
We will add a new crossing on Keighley Road near the junction with Nursery Lane. We will widen footpaths and add tactile paving.
On Ovenden Road we will upgrade the island crossing to a zebra crossing and widen the footway.
New crossing on Keighley Road
We will add a new pedestrian crossing on Keighley Road. This new crossing directly addresses feedback from the public and members of Illingworth Sports and Social Club (including Crossley Juniors AFC), who wanted a safer way to cross the busy road.
The location of the crossing will be further north than depicted in this diagram. We conducted a pedestrian survey and adjusted the position to align better with where people tend to preferred to cross the road.
Wrigley Hill junction improvements
Whitehill Road will become one-way only westbound, and we will add a new crossing at the western end. We will widen footpaths and add tactile paving to make walking safe and easier.
We will remove some on-street parking and add a vehicle-activated speed sign on the A629 north of the junction.
These interventions have been designed to improve safety at this junction.
Bus priority improvements
We will install bus priority signals at these junctions: A629 Keighley Road/Nursery Lane, A629/Ovenden Way and A629/Shroggs Road. These measures will improve journey times for all users, including people travelling on buses through these areas.
Benefits
Economic growth
The project will create opportunities for and improve access to businesses north of Halifax.
Sustainability
Bus routes will be prioritised, making it easier for more people to choose public transport. Cycling and walking improvements will make choosing active travel an easier and more attractive option.
Safety
Upgrades will make cycling and walking routes safer.
Connectivity and access
Communities either side of the A629 will be better connected to each other, and access to employment, education and leisure will be improved.
Cleaner environment
The investment in active travel infrastructure and public transport could reduce private vehicle usage, leading to reduced emissions, and supporting our Climate Action Plan. This project supports the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s and Calderdale Council’s shared commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2038..
Progress
4 July 2025
This page updated.
14 March 2024
We're using feedback from local people and organisations to shape improvements planned as part of this project.
Read: Feedback helps shape plans to improve travel in and around north Halifax.
Feedback for the proposals was generally positive, with particular support for pedestrian safety improvements, including those proposed at Orange Street roundabout, Keighley Road and Whitehill Road. Respondents noted the difficulties of walking along these routes and how proposals would make crossing these busy roads easier and safer.
The Consultation outcome report executive summary and the Consultation outcome report are available on WYCA Your Voice.
27 November 2023
The consultation on Your Voice has been extended by one week. You can now respond up to 12 December 2023.
7 November 2023
We're listening.
In July 2021, we asked for your feedback on initial proposals to make it easier to travel through towns and villages on the A629, specifically between Orange Street roundabout and Ogden. We have made changes to the proposals based on the feedback we received.
We would like to hear your views on the final proposed designs. View the proposals, find out about drop-in events and webinars, and complete the survey on West Yorkshire Combined Authority Your Voice at A629N Orange Street Roundabout to Ogden (Round 2).
December 2021
Analysis of the public consultation held in June and July is now available on Your Voice:
- A629N Orange Street Roundabout to Ogden, Calderdale CIP Executive Summary
- A629N Orange Street Roundabout to Ogden, Calderdale CIP Consultation Analysis Report
July 2021
The public consultation closed 18 July 2021. Thank you for your contributions. All feedback is being analysed. The Full Outcome Report for the project will be published on the WYCA Your Voice page for the project.
May 2021
These designs have been produced in preparation for the submission of an outline business case in September 2021, with the aim of developing the proposal fully in 2022/23 and delivering the project by March 2024.
At this stage we continue to define the scope of the project to identify the range, type and location of the interventions required to achieve the benefits. A public consultation runs from 14 June – 18 July 2021.
November 2021
The Outline Business Case (OBC) was submitted to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority for appraisal on 1 October 2021. Following the consultation held in summer, a Consultation Analysis Report will also be published in the coming months.
Funding
This project was made possible through funding from:
