Willmott Dixon secures £28m transport interchange contract in Huddersfield

Willmott Dixon has secured another major transport infrastructure project after being appointed to deliver a £28m refurbishment and redevelopment programme at Huddersfield Bus Station.

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The project forms part of wider regeneration and connectivity plans across West Yorkshire and reflects continuing investment in public transport infrastructure aimed at improving passenger experience, supporting town centre renewal and encouraging greater use of sustainable transport.

Construction is expected to begin next month and will include the modernisation of passenger facilities, improved accessibility, upgraded waiting areas and wider public realm enhancements around the transport hub. The scheme is being delivered as part of the wider TransPennine Route Upgrade programme and associated investment in Huddersfield town centre infrastructure.

The appointment adds to Willmott Dixon’s growing portfolio of transport interchange and mobility projects across the UK. The contractor has delivered or is currently working on major transport hubs in locations including Stockport, North Shields, Stevenage, Halifax, Lincoln and Darlington. All these projects combine transport infrastructure with wider regeneration, public realm and mixed-use development objectives.

Investment in transport hubs has become a significant feature of regional growth strategies as local authorities and combined authorities seek to improve connectivity between rail, bus, cycling and walking networks. Many schemes are also designed to support decarbonisation targets by encouraging greater public transport use while creating new gateways into town and city centres.

The Huddersfield project comes amid continued focus on improving transport infrastructure across West Yorkshire. Regional transport authorities have identified modern transport interchanges as a key part of efforts to strengthen connectivity, reduce congestion and support economic growth across major urban centres. Similar projects have been progressed in nearby locations including Dewsbury and Halifax as part of wider programmes to improve public transport accessibility and network integration.

Alongside passenger improvements, transport hub projects are increasingly expected to deliver wider social and economic benefits, including local employment opportunities, apprenticeships and supply-chain spending within surrounding communities.