City bus station plaza completed after delays

Work to transform a city centre bus station with a new pedestrian plaza has been completed.

The area at Bradford Interchange replaced the former taxi rank and drop-off point, and has new paving, seating and planters.

Passengers will see refurbished toilets, floors and ceilings plus new artwork inside the lower concourse, West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) said.

The work had been due to be completed before the start of the year but was delayed due to icy weather.

The £4m changes were made to improve the entrance to the city centre in a bid to attract more people to use the bus and train, WYCA said.

The work has also improved ramped access to the railway station, which has been resurfaced and new lighting, handrails and artwork added.

Taxis are now on Bridge Street, just outside the interchange.

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said the area was now a "fantastic gateway into the city".

"This facelift during the City of Culture year will leave a lasting impact as we aim to encourage more people onto public transport," she added.

The project was delivered by WYCA in partnership with Bradford Council via funding from the Transforming Cities Fund.

Bradford Interchange bus station was closed in January 2024 after a piece of concrete fell from the roof of an underground car park.

Most services have now returned to the station, with just 11 remaining at a temporary stop on Nelson Street.

These services will return to the Interchange once the ongoing surfacing works are completed, WYCA said.

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