Rhodes Hill, Lees (outside 51 Rhodes Hill to opposite 12 Knowls Lane): two way signals. Wednesday 16/02/22–Friday 25/02/22. Electricity North West works (0843 3113377).

Oldham Road, Grotton. 02/06/2021–06/08/2021. Cadent Gas Limited – gas works. Coverhill Road, Grotton. 02/06/2021–02/07/2021. Cadent Gas Limited – gas works. Station Road, Grotton. 09/06/2021–17/06/2021. OMBC – resurfacing.

Den Lane in Springhead has been made a 20mph zone, with local Lib Dem councillor Sam Al-Hamdani taking advantage of coronavirus legislation to get the speed limit on the road changed.  Hundreds of people had previously signed a petition to the Council asking for the reduction, but nothing had happened, despite the lack of a […]

Huddersfield Road, Lees (junction of Stamford Road, Lees to opposite no. 737). Two way signals, off peak (9.30–15.30). 20/01/21–22/01/21. Virgin Media works. Rhodes Hill, Lees (outside no. 41). Two way signals.

Oldham Road, Grotton (from the junction with Grotton Hollow to the junction with Station Rd). Multi-way signals. 09/11/20 (one day). United Utilities works. Mayfield Avenue, Springhead (full length). Road closure. 02/11/20–13/11/20. Highway resurfacing.

Despite nearly 40 potholes in a half mile stretch of Thornley Lane, Grotton, the road won’t be resurfaced until at least 2022, a local Liberal Democrat campaigner has found.  Mark Kenyon said: “I followed up on a complaint from a local resident, and decided to survey the entire road rather than just report one pothole. […]

Oldham Road, Springhead (outside numbers 231–235): two-way signals – Wednesday, 7 October (9.30–15.00) Hartshead Street, Lees (J/O Woodend Street To J/O Rhodes Avenue): multi-way signals – Monday, 28 September to Wednesday, 14 October. Tottington Avenue, Springhead (full length): resurfacing – Tuesday, 6 October to Monday, 19 October Thomas Street, Lees (Wild Street to Spring Lane): resurfacing – Wednesday, […]

Roadworks are due to start on Wednesday for the creation of a parking lay-by, a new pedestrian Zebra crossing, the installation of speed cushions, and lining works, on Acorn Street in Lees. The works will take approximately 2 weeks to complete. Temporary lights will be used when required, and all works will be carried between […]

I’ve just been on site with an inspector at Hartshead Street, looking at the wall next to Woodend Street, which has been getting worse for some time. We’ve agreed that the worsening condition of the wall means it should be added to the major works list for repair. I’m expecting to hear back by next […]

Residents should be aware that there are extensive roadworks taking place at the junction of Huddersfield and Shaw Road, for up to 10 days from August 7. The road will be on temporary traffic lights throughout the works, and the junction will be closed overnight from 8pm–6am for seven days.