Update on major Bradford roadworks scheme as more progress made

These are some of the latest changes in Bradford city centre, outlined in the latest update on the Cycling and Walking Improvement scheme.

New paving at the junction of Market Street and Bridge Street (Image: T&A)

In a weekly update, project bosses said: "Works are continuing to progress well in the city centre. More new paving has been laid down on much of Market Street, which will also see new planting and greenery added.

"On Bank Street more paving has been laid between Market Street and Broadway, and new bollards near to the junction with Hall Ings are continuing to be installed.

One of the planters being prepared (Image: T&A)

"This week, we have been preparing to install planting areas on Broadway at the junction with Bank Street. These planters will feature a mix of flowers, plants and grass.

"On Bridge Street new paving for the future service vehicle route continues to be laid on the City Park side of the road. A large planter area will also be installed in this area, which will include an array of tree species."

Market Street's pedestrian zone is taking shape (Image: T&A)

Meanwhile, work to expand the existing Bradford Leeds Cycle Superhighway to connect to West Bradford is "progressing well," according to the update.

Over the next few weeks, workers will be surfacing the north side footpath on Sunbridge Road, and new cycleway on Sunbridge Road between Barry Street and Wigan Street.

A man sat in Norfolk Gardens looking towards a gap in the cityscape created by the demolition of the former NCP (Image: T&A)

Pedestrians will be diverted to the south side of Sunbridge Road while this work is being carried out. Parking will soon be suspended on Sunbridge Road between Barry Street and Wigan Street, and will not be reinstated once the work is complete, as this section of Sunbridge Road will see a new cycle lane in place.

Prince's Way's new road layout (Image: T&A)

Meanwhile, overnight works on Sunbridge Road, Godwin Street, Prince's Way and Manchester Road are now complete. The works have seen new road surfacing and markings.

"We’d like to thank residents and businesses for their cooperation and understanding during periods of night working," said the project bosses. 

The last remaining pieces of the old NCP being smashed up (Image: T&A)

The last remnants of the former NCP multi-storey car park were being smashed up in Hall Ings over recent days, with demolition work now all but complete.

The footpath near Jacob's Well has been paved, but remains closed for now (Image: T&A)

Much work is still continuing in the vicinity of Jacob's Well, where the footpath on the magistrates court side of the road appears to have been paved, but remains closed to pedestrians.

Despite all the work, it is worth noting that the pub remains open for business - and may actually have seen some extra footfall from the amount of passengers using the relocated bus stops on nearby Nelson Street during the Interchange closure. 

Another intriguing development, as reported extensively in the T&A already, has been the discovery of old tram tracks during the roadworks, notably on Bridge Street.