Serious congestion in Leeds causing traffic misery as some buses running 50 minutes late

Serious congestion is causing chaos for drivers and bus users in Leeds tonight.

Transport group Metro Travel says 'serious delays' are causing problems for drivers in Leeds city centre and in areas including Garforth.

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Traffic is causing a misery in Leeds city centre

A spokesman said: "Leeds experiencing serious delays due to traffic congestion, some services are now operating up to 50 minutes late. Shortened and cancelled trips likely.

"Due to heavy traffic in Leeds/Halifax/Bradford/Wakefield 209/220/221/222/223/229/254/255 services running up to 45 mins late."

A traffic collision in Garforth is also causing problems.

"Services 163, 166, X60 delayed due to traffic collision at Selby Road, Garforth," the spokesman added.

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