Part of a major thoroughfare in Bradford has been blocked off, leading to significant problems for drivers.

Sticker Lane remains inaccessible while engineers carry out water main repairs in the vicinity of Cutler Heights.

The outward-bound side of the carriageway is out of action between Tong Street at Dudley Hill roundabout and Fenby Avenue.

The blockage was initially flagged up on Sunday.

The work zone on Sticker Lane has been fenced off with safety barriers as the water main project progresses near Cutler Heights.

Travel updates indicate the shutdown is impacting an important connection between Dudley Hill and the Cutler Heights district, with traffic building up near the restricted area.

Build-ups appeared on neighbouring roads as motorists dealt with the complications resulting from the Sticker Lane shutdown.

Slow progress near Dudley Hill roundabout

Transport charts reveal stationary and crawling traffic in the Dudley Hill roundabout area, especially on roads merging onto Sticker Lane.

Although most of Bradford’s street network continues to move smoothly, those using the A6177 stretch have encountered hold-ups as vehicles are redirected around the closure.

An alternative path has been established to circumvent the Sticker Lane closure while water main operations proceed in the Cutler Heights zone.

Duration of the project

The scheme is anticipated to run until Friday, July 10, though motorists are urged to factor in additional travel time when moving between Dudley Hill, Cutler Heights and Tong Street.

Other options exist, though drivers should anticipate heavier volumes on adjacent streets throughout the repair period.

The majority of the city’s other principal roads continue to operate and are seeing typical traffic flow.