11 ways HS2 construction will impact Leeds including demolitions, road and bus diversions in full
By Alex Evans
Published 23rd Mar 2019, 15:22 GMT
Updated 23rd Mar 2019, 15:33 GMT
HS2 is in the planning, and the years of construction work for the high speed rail line through Yorkshire could affect many communities and services in Leeds.
Here we run through the business demolitions, the road closures and the bus diversions which will be put in place in order to make HS2 happen, according to HS2's own documents. Assuming it goes ahead, work will start in the mid 2020s.
The impact HS2 could have on Leeds
A new station will be created which will require 26 businesses to be demolished. A burial ground, two Grade II listed buildings and the Roman Road 712 route will be 'permanently affected' by HS2.
There will be delays for drivers on the M621 at junctions 2 and 3, as well as on the A58(M), the A61, Hunslet Road, Neville Street, the A653, Wellington Street, Aire Street, Princes Square and several others.
Roads which will be closed include Neville Street and the A653. This means 13 different bus routes will have to be diverted for years while works are completed, with bus stops moved.
Roads in the area around Myrtle Street, Holmes Street, Kidacre Street, Sovereign Street as well as New Lane will be affected by construction, including the permanent loss of car parking on roads.
