Major Progress Continues Between Deighton and Bradley Junction
Another significant milestone has been reached on the Transpennine Route Upgrade, with the replacement bridge at Colne Bridge Road now visibly entering its final stages of construction.
This latest update follows the route between Deighton Station and Bradley Junction, where several interconnected engineering projects are progressing simultaneously to prepare the railway for future electrification and increased capacity.
Deighton Station
The journey begins at Deighton Station, where construction of the future station continues to advance. The newly installed Whitacre Street bridge deck is beginning to resemble its final form, while shuttering and reinforcement work suggest further concrete pours are imminent. Nearby, the embankments continue to be strengthened through extensive soil pinning, ensuring the future four-track railway has a stable foundation.
Leeds Road (A62) Bridge
A short distance away, attention turns to the Leeds Road (A62) bridge. Utility diversions remain one of the most important aspects of the project, with temporary pipework still carried across the temporary structure while engineers prepare the permanent route beneath the new bridge deck. Ground-level footage highlights the scale of the earthworks required to reshape both the road and the surrounding railway corridor.
Wheatley’s Colliery Bridge
The documentary then visits Wheatley’s Colliery Bridge, where the replacement pedestrian bridge now appears structurally complete. Although the bridge itself is ready, it remains closed while the final utility diversions are completed. Exposed water pipes and open trenches illustrate why the route cannot yet reopen, but once these works are finished, an important section of the local Greenway will once again be connected.
Colne Bridge Road
The final destination is Colne Bridge Road, where perhaps the most dramatic transformation can now be seen. Compared with the bridge it replaces, the new structure is noticeably wider and follows a much gentler gradient, improving the road layout while also providing the additional clearance required for future overhead line equipment.
Recent visits have shown rapid progress. Concrete retaining walls have now been completed, aggregate has been laid across much of the future carriageway and preparations continue for the final stages of road construction. Aerial footage also provides an excellent perspective of how the bridge integrates with the surrounding railway and raises the question of how future four-tracking will pass alongside the nearby Bradley Power Supply Point building.
With construction continuing at pace and reopening expected in the near future, Colne Bridge Road is becoming one of the clearest examples of how the Transpennine Route Upgrade is transforming both the railway and the communities that surround it.
As always, On Track With Tim will continue documenting every stage of the project, returning as further milestones are reached across this rapidly changing corridor.