Yorkshire Route 229 Diverts Around Roadworks

Route 229 buses reroute via Ring Road and Westgate due to road closure and roadworks

Route 229 Diverts in Huddersfield, Leeds Area

Riders traveling between Huddersfield and Leeds on route 229 will encounter two active diversions affecting the bus service, transit officials said. A road closure in Huddersfield and temporary roadworks on Jeremy Lane in Heckmondwike are forcing buses to take alternate routes, though outbound service from Huddersfield remains on its normal path. The diversions affect regular passengers who use the route's approximately 30-minute frequency service throughout the day.

Two Separate Road Issues Trigger Route Changes

The 229 operates between Huddersfield Bus Station stand Z and Leeds Bus Station stand 10, serving Bradley Tesco, Heckmondwike Green, Birstall Retail Park, and Wortley along its normal route. Transit agencies typically implement diversions when road closures or construction projects make standard routes impassable for full-size buses. The service runs from 08:21 to 23:46 daily with departures approximately every 30 minutes during most operating hours. Officials said both diversions are expected to cause some inconvenience to regular passengers traveling on this route.

Huddersfield Diversion Uses Ring Road, Westgate

The first diversion affects inbound service to Huddersfield due to a road closure, with buses rerouting via Ring Road and Westgate before entering the city. The second diversion occurs on Jeremy Lane in Heckmondwike, where temporary roadworks have narrowed the road width beyond what buses can safely navigate. Officials haven't specified which stops along the normal route will be temporarily unavailable during the diversions. The outbound direction from Huddersfield continues to operate without changes, maintaining its regular stops and timing.

Duration of Service Changes Not Announced

Transit officials haven't provided a timeline for when the diversions will end or when normal service will resume on route 229. The Huddersfield road closure and Heckmondwike roadworks are both described as temporary, but specific completion dates weren't available. The timetable shows fixed timing point stops where drivers may wait if running early, and passengers are advised to arrive about five minutes before scheduled times to account for potential delays from the diversions.

Riders Should Plan for Extended Travel Times

Passengers using route 229 should expect longer journey times while the diversions remain in effect, particularly those boarding at stops near the affected areas in Huddersfield and Heckmondwike. Officials said riders can check for real-time service updates and alerts. Moovit provides current route information and trip planning for the 229 and other bus services in the Huddersfield and Leeds area, helping riders navigate temporary service changes.