MORE of the newly pedestrianised Bradford city centre has been opened up in recent days, as the work enters its final month.

The work to pedestrianise swathes of the city centre is due to be completed by the end of the year, and in the past few days areas that were once dominated by cars have become pedestrian walkways.

A new pathway that will pass through the expanded Norfolk Gardens park on Hall Ings has been opened up, although a large section of the street is still fenced off as work continues ahead of the 2025 deadline.

A new pedestrian area on Hall IngsA new pedestrian area on Hall Ings (Image: T&A)

Although much of the work will be completed by the end of the year, planting is expected to continue into 2025.

Planting on Bridge StreetPlanting on Bridge Street (Image: T&A)

Meanwhile, planting has begun in many of the other new public walkways and seating areas, with new greenery on a raised plaza on Broadway, and planting taking place on Bridge Street, once one of the city’s busiest roads.

Planting on BroadwayPlanting on Broadway (Image: T&A)

A new turning circle has now been completed on Bridge Street, just outside St George’s Hall and Bradford Interchange station and near where new disabled parking spaces will be located.

In a weekly newsletter, project bosses said: "The main news this week is on Bridge Street, where the new road surfacing for the turning circle outside St George’s Hall has been completed. Once the turning circle is open it will create layby space for disabled parking, taxis, and short-term parking/drop-offs.

"This addition will mark another step forward in transforming Bradford’s city centre into a more accessible and attractive destination for residents and visitors alike."

The new roundabout on Bridge StreetThe new roundabout on Bridge Street (Image: T&A) The weekly update added: "Progress has been made on paving and planting around Norfolk Gardens, Bridge Street, Britannia House, and St George’s Hall. This work continues to uplift the areas visual appeal while improving connectivity and accessibility throughout the city centre.

"A supportive frame has been installed on the raised planter on Broadway, in readiness for the planting of a hedgerow next week, which will compliment the range of greenery that’s been added throughout the city centre to make it more welcoming. 

"Norfolk Gardens continues to be a hub of activity, with new paving being laid this week."