Wakefield A650 Newton Bar
Upgrading the junction and roundabout at Newton Bar to improve traffic flow in Wakefield.
Upgrading the junction and roundabout at Newton Bar to improve traffic flow in Wakefield.
The A650 Newton Bar project upgraded a major roundabout to improve traffic flow, support future housing development and make walking and cycling safer and easier.
This scheme is part of the Corridor Improvement Programme, which works to reduce journey times, improve local connections and make travel safer and more reliable for everyone.
The A650 is a busy route in Wakefield that often experiences heavy congestion, especially at the Newton Bar roundabout. This roundabout connects several key roads:
This project aimed to improve the roundabout’s capacity, to improve traffic flow and support the development of future housing. Key improvements include:
Wakefield Council led this project with West Yorkshire Combined Authority as a delivery partner. Work on this project took place between December 2021 and January 2023.
This project was funded with £9.135 million from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund – Corridor Improvement Programme.
This scheme is part of the corridor improvement programme. Corridor improvement projects are supported by the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund.
The programme aims to deliver benefits for all road users and:
For more information, please email the Wakefield transport team.
