From Monday 27 October, part of Calder Road in Ravensthorpe will be closed to vehicles until summer 2026 to allow essential rail-related improvement works to take place. The closure follows the reopening of Thornhill Road / Fall Lane on Saturday 25 October, which had been shut for utility works in the area. Advance warning signage and diversions will be in place, and local residents and road users are encouraged to check roadworks.org for the latest updates.

The closure is needed to facilitate road realignment, utility diversions, and other improvements connecting Ravensthorpe Road and Calder Road to the new Calder Road bridge, which is due to become operational in 2026. The bridge will align with a new track layout, enabling the separation of fast and slow lines, which will make journeys faster and more reliable for passengers.

Andrew Campbell, TRU sponsor, said: “We really appreciate the local community’s ongoing patience and understanding while we undertake work in Ravensthorpe. We’re aware that the closure on Calder Road may cause some disruption to residents and commuters, so we’ve worked hard to minimise the impact by keeping a pedestrian route open and ensuring that vehicle access remains in place to all businesses, due to the phased closure approach.”

He added: “The work on Calder Road is an important part of the wider rail upgrades in Ravensthorpe, which will ultimately enable us to build a new station that serves faster, more frequent and more reliable services across the Transpennine route.”

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