Bird's eye view shows relief road inching toward the end

The latest set of aerial pictures - which are taken as part of the project requirements - show how work is progressing on the scheme.

Contractor AMEC, which recently cancelled a charity extravaganza, which was scheduled for September 6 and 7, amid fears of disruption from anti-road protestors, have issued the following progress reports.

l Crossflatts to Keighley Road

Works to complete this section are ongoing and the installation of street lighting and safety fencing including surfacing the central reserve is substantially complete. Topsoil has been placed on the verges and the landscaping has commenced.

Work is substantially complete to phase B of Keighley Road bridge. All the steel beams have been placed and the concrete deck has been cast in place.

The temporary footbridge has been removed and pedestrians are diverted onto part of the newly completed deck. The excavation of the final earth plug beneath the structure has been completed.

l Keighley Road to Three Rise footbridge

The new access ramp to Crossflatts station has been opened to pedestrians and the existing ramp excavated.

The poor quality ground is being excavated adjacent to Crossflatts station and is being replaced with material capable of supporting the road.

Works to complete this section are ongoing including the installation of street lighting and safety fencing including surfacing the central reserve. Topsoil has been placed on the verges in preparation for the landscaping.

Three Rise Footbridge is virtually complete and masonry is being placed to the approach ramps.

l Three Rise footbridge to South Bog

The poor quality ground in the area of Midland Hill car park is being excavated adjacent to Bingley station and is being replaced with material capable of supporting the road.

Britannia footbridge has been lifted into place and the cable stays are being fitted to support the bridge.

AMEC have not yet announced the final date for the opening of the road.