PEOPLE are being warned of major roadworks being carried out by Bradford Council in the next few weeks.

Carriageway resurfacing is planned between June 27 and July 25 in the following areas:

  • A650 Wakefield Road, (outbound carriageway only), between entrance slip road to Dudley Hill Roundabout to exit slip road onto Tong Street. Wakefield Road will be closed on June 27 and July 4 between 7.30am and 7pm.
  • A658 Otley Road/Northcote Road Junction resurfacing will begin on Tuesday, July 6, for three consecutive days between 9.30am to 3.30pm. Northcote Road will be closed at Otley Road along with Otley Road southwest-bound closed at Killinghall Road. Northeast bound traffic will be unaffected. Diversions will be in place.
  • A6176 Bolton Road/Idle Road Junction - resurfacing is planned for Sunday July 11 and 18, between 7.30am and 7pm under temporary two-way traffic lights. Idle Road will be closed at its junction with Bolton Road.
  • A6177 Sticker Lane, between 3 Singhs restaurant to Fred’s Place, will begin July 5 for two consecutive days between 9.30am and 3.30pm under temporary two-way traffic lights.
  • Shipley Airedale Road. Between Harris Street and Croft Street southbound carriageway only. Resurfacing is planned under lane closures on Sunday, July 25, between 5.00am and 7pm. Diversions will be in place.

Long delays are expected while the work is being carried out and travellers are advised to find alternative routes during these essential works if possible.

Road signs will be erected indicating the dates and times for the road closures.

A spokesperson for Bradford Council said: “We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused by these essential repairs and we hope to complete as soon as possible, weather permitting, to keep delays to a minimum.

“We will be posting updates and any changes on the Council’s website and social media accounts.”