Yorkshire Route 425 Adjusts for Roadwork
Route 425 detours via Smithy Lane and Constable Road starting April 23 due to roadworks
Route 425 Reroutes Around Westerton Road Work
Arriva UK Bus route 425 will detour around Westerton Road roadworks on April 23, affecting multiple stops in both directions. The temporary diversion will reroute buses through Country Baskets and Black Gates School on Smithy Lane for Bradford-bound services, while Wakefield-bound buses will use Constable Road and A650 Bradford Road. Five bus stops along Westerton Road won't be served during the roadwork, officials said.
Context & Background
The diversion affects a key corridor connecting Bradford and Wakefield through residential areas served by Westerton Road. Arriva UK Bus announced the temporary route change to accommodate ongoing roadworks in the area, though officials didn't specify the nature or duration of the construction project. Transit agencies typically implement diversions when road conditions prevent safe bus operations or when contractors need full road access. The affected section of Westerton Road serves several residential neighborhoods and connects to major arterials including the A650 Bradford Road.
Key Details
Bradford-bound buses will continue straight at Country Baskets instead of following Westerton Road, then turn left at Black Gates School on Smithy Lane before turning right to rejoin the regular route. Wakefield-bound services will turn left onto Constable Road toward Black Gates School, then right onto A650 Bradford Road past Country Baskets to resume normal routing. Five stops will be temporarily closed: Westerton Frost Corner, Westerton Rd Smithy Lane, Westerton Rd Thirlmere Drive, Westerton Rd Garden House Lane, and Amblers Mill in both directions. Officials didn't say whether alternative stop locations would be designated for affected riders.
Timeline & Implementation
The diversion takes effect April 23, 2026, though Arriva UK Bus didn't announce an end date for the temporary routing. Officials described the change as temporary and related to ongoing roadworks but didn't provide a timeline for when normal service would resume. Transit agencies typically restore regular routes once road construction is completed and streets are deemed safe for bus operations.
Rider Impact & Moovit
Riders using the five affected Westerton Road stops will need to find alternative boarding locations or walk to stops along the detour route on April 23. Passengers who regularly use these stops should plan extra travel time and identify backup options before the diversion begins. Moovit provides real-time route updates and alternative trip planning for Arriva UK Bus services throughout the Bradford and Wakefield area.
