Work started on New Town Square for Sowerby Bridge

Work has started on a new town square for Sowerby Bridge, providing a flexible and welcoming space, with improved facilities for pedestrians.

The new Sowerby Bridge Square will be built on the site of the old market building and will include landscaping, with tree planting and rain gardens. The area will be welcoming with seating and space for a variety of events. Additional work in the area will also be taking place to improve footways, crossings and bus stop facilities along Wharf Street, adjacent to the new town square. Construction work on the square will begin on Thursday 1 August and will last around six months. Whilst work is underway, the Tuel Lane car park will be closed, as it will be used by contractors carrying out the works. Once the new square is finished, the car park will be resurfaced and will include two electric vehicle charging points, additional motorcycle parking and new cycle stands.

Sowerby Bridge Square is part of the A58/A672 Corridor Improvement Programme (CIP), a programme of work which is worth over £5million and is being delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The CIP aims to address long-standing issues with congestion, especially at peak times and reduce delays for local bus services.