Context
Residents in Silsden and Steeton have been waiting for six years since a feasibility study was granted but no progress has been made on building a footbridge over the A629. Despite funding awards to West Yorkshire Combined Authority, there is frustration.
Question
My constituents in Silsden and Steeton have waited far too long for a footbridge to be built over the busy A629 dual carriageway. Six years after a feasibility study was granted, nothing has happened, despite this Conservative Government awarding millions of pounds to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to fund projects just like this. Will my hon. Friend join me in calling on our Labour West Yorkshire Mayor and our Labour-run Bradford Council to stop dithering and delaying and get on and get that bridge built?
Answer from Andrew Stephenson
My hon. Friend remains a powerful champion of this and other transport priorities across his constituency. The Government have recently confirmed an £830 million settlement for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority as part of the city regional transport settlements programme. We expect to agree a finalised investment programme of public transport, walking and cycling improvements in the city region in the coming weeks.
Not addressed: Details on expedited construction of the specific footbridge were not addressed.
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