Yorkshire Bus Routes Adjust to Roadwork Delays

Four Arriva bus routes face delays from traffic lights at Cleckheaton since April 29

Arriva Routes Face Delays at Cleckheaton Lights

Four Arriva UK Bus routes serving West Yorkshire communities face delays due to four-way traffic lights installed at Cleckheaton, transit officials said. Routes 268, 255, 254, and 200 have experienced disruptions since April 29, with the roadwork-related traffic control measures continuing to affect service. Passengers traveling between Huddersfield and Leeds should allow extra time for their journeys.

Routes Connect Major West Yorkshire Communities

The affected services provide critical connections across West Yorkshire, according to the transit agency. Service 254 links Huddersfield and Leeds via Brighouse, Cleckheaton, and Birkenshaw, while Service 255 operates between Scholes and Leeds through similar communities. Both routes serve major transit hubs including Huddersfield Bus Station, Halifax Bus Station, Brighouse Bus Station, Cleckheaton Bus Station, and Leeds Bus Station. The services typically run every 15-30 minutes during peak hours, with operations beginning around 4:42 a.m. from Cleckheaton and continuing until 11:28 p.m. from Leeds.

Traffic Control Measures Create Service Delays

The four-way traffic light installation at Cleckheaton has created bottlenecks affecting multiple bus routes through the area, transit officials said. Routes 268 and 200 also pass through the affected intersection, experiencing similar delays to the 254 and 255 services. Officials haven't specified how long the traffic lights will remain in place or provided estimates for typical delay durations. The roadwork project's completion timeline wasn't available by publication time.

Disruption Continues Since Late April

The traffic control measures took effect April 29 and remain in place, according to the transit agency. Officials said the disruption is ongoing but didn't provide a specific end date for when normal service will resume. The agency typically coordinates with local authorities on roadwork projects affecting bus routes, though details about the underlying construction project weren't immediately available.

Riders Advised to Plan Extra Travel Time

Passengers using the affected routes should build additional time into their travel plans, transit officials said. The delays particularly impact commuters traveling between Huddersfield and Leeds during peak hours when service frequency is highest. Moovit provides real-time updates for Arriva UK Bus routes, helping riders track delays and plan alternative connections across West Yorkshire's transit network.