Consultation on £35m city centre road upgrade

People are to be asked for their views on a planned a £35m upgrade to a major route into Bradford city centre.

More than 2.5 miles (4km) of bus lanes and 3 miles (5km) of cycle lanes are to be created on King's Road in a year-long project beginning in 2026.

The work, funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, will also see improvements to 21 bus stops and 10 new pedestrian crossings.

Bradford Council said "a preferred way forward has now been established which will be shared with the public in the new year, as part of a six-week consultation period."

People are being encouraged to take part in a consultation on the upgrade through the Combined Authority's Your Voice platform.

The council said it was also organising public drop-in sessions and an online webinar with more information about the proposals.

A spokesperson for Bradford Council said Kings Road had been chosen for investment as currently the route suffered from congestion caused by 14,000 vehicles using it each day.

They said the congestion was made worse due to a "lack of provision for walking, wheeling, and cycling providing little alternative to car travel".

Plans for the scheme also include the reduction of speed limits on some stretches of the road, which runs from Wrose Road to Canal Road in the city centre.

The work will also see the creation of a crossroads-style junction, where cyclists and pedestrians can simultaneously cross all arms of the junction at the same time, separated from motorised traffic.

Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council's executive member for regeneration, planning and transport, said: "Kings Road is a vital corridor in our district, and these plans mark a bold step towards a cleaner, safer, and more accessible transport network for everyone."

"By prioritising sustainable travel, we're addressing congestion, improving air quality, and fostering healthier communities."

Councillor Ross-Shaw said he wanted everyone to "get involved, share their thoughts, and help shape this transformative project".

A report to the authority in March said work was likely to begin in February 2026 and be completed by March 2027.

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