Firm named to deliver huge £27m A629 road upgrade
PLANS TO improve the A629 between Halifax and Huddersfield have taken a step forward with the appointment of John Sisk & Son as contractor for Phase 1b of the project - the Calder and Hebble junction.
Following a tender exercise, construction company John Sisk & Son has been appointed to carry out the construction work of the A629 Phase 1b - a £27m project which is fully funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority through the West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund.
As part of the design and build scheme, Sisk and Son has appointed consultants WSP to work on the design elements
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Strategy, Councillor Jane Scullion, said: “Phase 1b of the A629 project represents the largest civil engineering project Calderdale will have undertaken for several decades.
“It will see the landscape around the Calder and Hebble junction completely transformed.
“The new link road bridge and other improvements will make a real difference to traffic flow in the area, subsequently improving air quality and reducing ‘rat running’ on smaller village roads in the area.
“The landscape around the area will also be improved with the demolition of the derelict former Punchbowl Pub, making a real difference to the gateway to Halifax.
“I’m pleased that a contractor has now been appointed for the project, allowing initial work to begin this year.”
When complete, the scheme will deliver improved access to Copley, Sowerby Bridge and Halifax and aims to improve journey times between Huddersfield and Halifax by up to 30 per cent.
Chris Jones, Head of Highways at WSP, said: “We’re thrilled to be part of this collaborative team delivering Phase 1b of the A629 corridor improvements. The purpose of this scheme is to deliver a range benefits to the local community, including improved traffic flow and enhanced bus and cycle connectivity, all of which will help Calderdale Council deliver upon its Vision 2024 aspiration for both residents and businesses.”
The purpose of this scheme is to deliver a range benefits to the local community.
Phase 1b represents the largest civil engineering project Calderdale will have undertaken
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