Yorkshire Route 175 Adjusts for Infrastructure Work

Route 175 diverts off Ridge Road for nine months due to railway bridge, gas line work

Route 175 Diverts Off Ridge Road Through December

Arriva UK Bus's Route 175 between Wakefield and Castleford won't travel on Ridge Road from March 2 through December 4, 2026, transit officials said. The diversion affects two stops on Hallfield Avenue in Micklefield as crews complete railway bridge and gas line replacement works. The route serves multiple communities including Ledsham, Ledston, Glasshoughton, and North Featherstone, with stops at Pinderfields Hospital and several schools.

Infrastructure Work Requires Extended Closure

The Ridge Road closure stems from simultaneous railway bridge and gas line replacement projects that'll keep the road closed for nine months, according to the transit agency. Route 175 typically operates throughout the day with multiple departures, serving both commuters traveling between Wakefield Bus Station and Castleford Bus Station and students attending Castleford College, St Wilfrids RC High School, Outwood Grange School, and Ninelands School. Officials didn't specify the exact diversion route or whether travel times will increase during the closure period.

Two Micklefield Stops Temporarily Unavailable

Two stops on Hallfield Avenue in Micklefield can't be served during the diversion, transit officials confirmed. The agency didn't say whether temporary replacement stops will be established nearby or how riders typically using those stops should access the service. Route 175 connects Wakefield to Castleford through multiple Yorkshire communities, making it a key link for residents in areas with limited transit options. Officials said riders should expect the diversion to remain in place through early December 2026.

Diversion Runs Through December 2026

The diversion takes effect March 2, 2026, and will continue through December 4, 2026, officials said. The agency didn't provide details about how much advance notice riders received before the change or whether public meetings were held to discuss the extended closure. Transit agencies typically coordinate with local authorities on road closures affecting bus routes, though officials didn't specify what alternative arrangements were made for the nine-month period.

Riders Should Monitor Service Updates

Passengers using Route 175 should expect the Ridge Road diversion to affect their regular travel patterns for most of 2026, particularly those boarding at the two closed Hallfield Avenue stops in Micklefield. Officials didn't say whether additional service adjustments might be needed as the infrastructure work progresses. Moovit provides real-time updates for Route 175 and other Arriva UK Bus services throughout Yorkshire, helping riders plan trips during the extended diversion period.