£10 million transport scheme completed

 A £10 million transport scheme aimed at making a West Yorkshire town centre safer, more accessible and better connected has been completed.

The Holmfirth project, funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transforming Cities Fund, has delivered improvements to parking, pedestrian links, cycling facilities and public spaces.

Huddersfield Road Car Park, opposite Holmfirth Library, now features additional spaces and more accessible disabled parking bays.

A pedestrian link between Huddersfield Road and Hollowgate has also been reinstated, improving connections through the town centre and access to local businesses.

Further work has included improvements to infrastructure and the bridge over the River Holme, alongside boundary walls and river access.

New paving, tactile surfaces, kerbing, drainage and pedestrian crossings have also been introduced to create a safer and more accessible environment for residents and visitors.

Completion comes ahead of Holmfirth’s annual Food and Drink Festival, which takes place on September 12 and 13 and attracts thousands of visitors.

The event will feature food from around the world, craft drinks, live music and entertainment, with businesses across the town centre taking part.
 
Councillor John Hardie, cabinet member for regeneration, highways and transport at Kirklees Council, said: “I am pleased to see these works are finally complete. 

“We recognise the scheme has taken longer than expected and would like to thank residents, businesses and visitors for their patience throughout the programme.

"Holmfirth is a thriving town with a strong independent business community, and we hope these improvements will support the town for many years to come, making it easier for people to access everything it has to offer.”

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