Improvement work to begin on Ings Road
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Improvement work is set to begin on a key route into Wakefield city centre as part of this year’s £15 million of upgrades to the district’s roads, footpaths and cycleways.
The traffic lights on Ings Road will be replaced with new extra-low voltage, energy efficient lights. The upgrade work will also include the installation of new pedestrian crossings to help increase safety.
“We're working hard to make our roads safer and to make it easier to get around our district. So, we’re spending £15 million on improving our roads in 2025.
“We’re investing in our roads every day – the Ings Road project is just one of 120 major projects we’ll be delivering this year. Including work to improve the condition of our roads, on new road safety schemes, and projects to make traffic flow better.”
Cllr Matthew Morley
Cabinet Member for Planning and Highways
Work on Ings Road will take place overnight where possible to minimise disruption to motorists. With only essential work carried out during the day. Temporary diversions will be in place while some of the work is completed. Unavoidable lane closures will only come into effect during off-peak hours.
Cllr Morley added: “I know that this project will cause some disruption to road users. Thanks for bearing with us whilst we’re upgrading Ings Road. We’ll try hard to limit any disruption. To keep everyone moving. And to complete the work as soon as we can.”
Work is due to start on 9 June, with the removal of existing traffic lights at the Sainsburys end of Ings Road and is expected to take four weeks. Work will then begin at the Halfords and Thornes Lane end of the road. All work is expected to be complete by 30 September.