Yorkshire Routes Reroute, Shuttle Maintains Access
Arriva routes 202/203 divert via Bradley Road due to Leeds Road roadworks starting 20:00
Arriva Routes 202/203 Reroute in Huddersfield
Arriva's routes 202 and 203 are diverting via Bradley Road and Bradford Road due to roadworks on Leeds Road in Huddersfield, transit officials said. The reroute affects multiple stops including Cooper Bridge, Syngenta, Bradley Tesco, Red Doles Lane, Leeds Road Retail Park, and Leeds Road McDonalds. The diversion takes effect from 20:00 onwards, with a free shuttle bus operating every 20 minutes between Huddersfield Bus Station stand Z and Leeds Road Sygenta to maintain connectivity for affected riders.
Background
Arriva UK Bus operates routes 202 and 203 connecting Leeds and Huddersfield, providing regular service throughout the day. The routes run from Leeds Bus Station through White Rose Centre, Dewsbury Bus Station, and Mirfield before terminating at Huddersfield Bus Station. Services typically run every 15-30 minutes during peak hours and hourly during evening hours, with the first departure from Leeds at 05:49 and the last service leaving at 22:42 on weekdays. The roadworks on Leeds Road represent one of several infrastructure projects currently affecting transit operations in the Huddersfield area.
Service Details
The free shuttle bus service operates from Huddersfield Bus Station stand Z to Leeds Road Sygenta every 20 minutes to serve riders at affected stops. The shuttle runs from 05:00-23:30 on Saturdays and 07:00-23:30 on Sundays. Officials confirmed the shuttle service will operate from May 1 through May 4, 2026. Additionally, services are diverting from ASDA House over Tetley's Bridge in both directions between 11:30-14:00 today, though officials didn't specify whether this represents a separate roadwork project or is related to the Leeds Road construction.
Timeline
The evening diversion via Bradley Road and Bradford Road takes effect from 20:00 onwards each day during the roadwork period. The free shuttle bus service operates from May 1 through May 4, 2026, providing alternative access to affected stops along Leeds Road. Officials haven't announced when the Leeds Road roadworks will be completed or when regular routing will resume for routes 202 and 203.
Rider Impact
Riders traveling to stops along Leeds Road after 20:00 should plan for the Bradley Road and Bradford Road diversion or use the free shuttle service from Huddersfield Bus Station. Those heading to Cooper Bridge, Syngenta, Bradley Tesco, Red Doles Lane, Leeds Road Retail Park, or Leeds Road McDonalds can catch the shuttle bus at stand Z. Moovit provides real-time updates for Arriva routes 202 and 203, including current diversion information and shuttle bus schedules during the roadwork period.
