Stanningley Bypass was opened in the early 1970s aimed at easing traffic congestion. But it's relationship with motorists and city folk has been an uneasy one down the decades. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, which showcase the changing face of the dual carriageway through the years. READ MORE: 19 never seen before photos of Bramley through the years | 33 never seen before photos of Pudsey through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
. Stanningley Bypass
Travel along Stanningley Bypass down the decades. PIC: YPN | jpimedia
. Stanningley Bypass down the decades
April 1967 and Eric Fryer, of Woodnook Farm surveys the progress of Stanninglery Bypass which cuts through his land. | jpimedia
. Stanningley Bypass down the decades
Work on the Bypass began around 1968, at a time when, like many other places, Stanningley was mostly green fields and wilderness. This undated photo showcases 'rush hour' just after it was officially opened. | jpimedia
. Stanningley Bypass down the decades
May 1971 and this shows section two of Stanningley Bypass completed. | jpimedia
. Stanningley Bypass down the decades
Another view of the Bypass just after it had opened to motorists in the early 1970s. Have you spotted the workman looking at the drains? | jpimedia
. Stanningley Bypass down the decades
June 1981 and motorists queue to negotiate a ramp on Stanningley Bypass. | jpimedia
1. Stanningley Bypass down the decades
April 1967 and Eric Fryer, of Woodnook Farm surveys the progress of Stanninglery Bypass which cuts through his land. | jpimedia
2. Stanningley Bypass down the decades
Work on the Bypass began around 1968, at a time when, like many other places, Stanningley was mostly green fields and wilderness. This undated photo showcases 'rush hour' just after it was officially opened. | jpimedia
3. Stanningley Bypass down the decades
May 1971 and this shows section two of Stanningley Bypass completed. | jpimedia
4. Stanningley Bypass down the decades
Another view of the Bypass just after it had opened to motorists in the early 1970s. Have you spotted the workman looking at the drains? | jpimedia
5. Stanningley Bypass down the decades
June 1981 and motorists queue to negotiate a ramp on Stanningley Bypass. | jpimedia
6. Stanningley Bypass down the decades
Stanningley Bypass sweeps through this aerial photo taken by former YEP snapper Peter Thacker in March 1988. | jpimedia Photo: Peter Thacker