Full list of road closures for Leeds Christmas Lights switch on 2018

There's nothing more exciting than seeing the city of Leeds lit up and ready for the Christmas season.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Nov 2018, 08:08 BST
Updated 8th Nov 2018, 08:14 BST
These are the road closures in place for tonight's Christmas Lights switch on in LeedsThese are the road closures in place for tonight's Christmas Lights switch on in Leeds
These are the road closures in place for tonight's Christmas Lights switch on in Leeds

Many people class the festive season as up-and-running once the honours have been done and the official light switch on has taken place.

But for others, road closures can cause a nuisance as motorists try and navigate their way around the city.

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Luckily, there aren't too many closures in place for tonight's (Thursday) event.

These are the road closures in place for tonight's Christmas Lights switch on in LeedsThese are the road closures in place for tonight's Christmas Lights switch on in Leeds
These are the road closures in place for tonight's Christmas Lights switch on in Leeds

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Which roads will be closed for Leeds Christmas Lights switch on?

- Headrow (Oxford Place to Albion Street)

- Cookridge Street (Headrow to St Annes Street)

- Calverley Street (Headrow to Gt George Street)

What time will the roads be closed for Leeds Christmas Lights switch on?

- The Headrow will be closed between 6pm and 8.45pm

- Cookridge Street will be closed from 1pm

- Calverley Street will be closed between 8pm and 8.30pm

Leeds' boxing hero Josh Warrington will be pushing the plunger, while Britain's Got Talent finalist and fellow Leeds lad Micky P Kerr will be performing a comedic set on stage.

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