More improvements to be made around Castleford Station
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Work is due to start on improving the former Station Road approach to Castleford train station.
This will include resurfacing the existing pavement and road, giving priority to pedestrians.
“I am very pleased to see improvement work around Castleford train station continuing.
“By transforming and improving the most popular routes between the station and the town centre we hope to encourage more people to come into Castleford and support the many great, independent retailers we have here, alongside the town’s fantastic market.”
Cllr Michael Graham
Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Growth
The project includes widening the pavements, giving pedestrians priority, and restricting motor vehicle access. Parking will not be permitted, and double yellow lines will be added along the access road to Reflections House. Parking regulations will be strictly enforced to prevent motorists from blocking access or parking on pavements.
“This project includes installing better lighting and resurfacing the area between the car park and Station Road. We are using funding provided by the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) to carry out the work, which once complete will make this route safer and more user friendly for pedestrians and cyclists.”
Cllr Matthew Morley
Cabinet Member for Planning and Highways
Rachel Blake, Sponsor for TRU, said: “We’re so pleased to see the progress being made in this TRU funded First and Last Mile project, which will enable improved accessibility to Castleford station.
“This upgrade forms part of TRU’s wider First and Last Mile scheme, which will improve journeys to and from the stations along the TRU route.”
The resurfacing work will be carried out using coloured materials rather than traditional black asphalt, to clearly show where the new restrictions apply.
Work is due to start 17 March and complete by 4 April. The Station Road approach will be closed while work is taking place. However, this will not affect traffic using the main Station Road.