Breaking: Christmas lights switch causing Leeds Bradford Airport traffic delays

Passengers travelling to Leeds Bradford Airport face heavy disruption today (Tuesday) as roads are closed in Leeds for a Christmas lights switch-on event.

The Rawdon Christmas Lights switch-on takes place today from 5pm until 9.30pm and road closures are in place near the airport.

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Leeds Bradford Airport.

There are now heavy delays around the airport on some routes to the terminal for bus services and motorists.

The B6152 Harrogate Road in Rawdon - between A65 Leeds Road and A658 Green Lane - is now closed for until 9.30pm tonight.

Yorkshire Tiger bus service - which runs from Leeds Bradford Airport to Leeds city centre - also said its services are "heavily delayed" tonight.

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