Armley Gyratory: Live Leeds traffic updates as teams race to finish works on Gelderd Road footbridge
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There was gridlocked traffic in Leeds city centre on Saturday, stretching back for miles on Kirkstall Road, as work to remove and replace the Gelderd Road footbridge is carried out.
A weekend of partial closures have been in place since Friday evening and remain until 5.30am on Monday, meaning that drivers are likely to face disruption today (Sunday).
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Hide AdThe A58 Wellington Road south east exit and Ingram Distributer south bound on Armley Gyratory will be closed during these hours with Leeds City Council mapping out a near 18-mile diversion.
On Saturday evening, a spokesperson for Leeds City Council said the teams were on track to finish at 5am on Monday as scheduled.
Scroll down for live traffic updates across Leeds, as works teams race to complete the construction before Monday morning rush hour.
Live Leeds traffic updates as work continues on Armley Gryatory
Kirkstall in 'gridlock'
Local resident Stuart Long shared the below post, saying that the Kirkstall area is in "gridlock".
'Total carnage in Leeds'
One user has taken to social media today saying it is "total carnage in Leeds".
He said; "Armley gyratory closed and diversion is 15 miles long. Traffic going around toward Leeds station very very heavy."
Severe delays increasing across city centre and Kirkstall Road
Disruption is now getting worse across the city centre.
On the A58(M) Inner Ring Road, traffic is moving at an average speed of five miles per hour.
Kirkstall Road is now gridlocked again, too, with an average speed of 10 miles per hour - and increasing.
On the northbound carriageway, out of the city centre, there is heavy traffic right up to Kirkstall Abbey.
Here's the latest live traffic map from AA.
Standstill traffic on Inner Ring Road
There is now standstill traffic on the A58(M) Inner Ring Road on the approach to the Armley Gyratory closure, with queues backing up to the junction with Clay Pit Lane.
Traffic on Kirkstall Road, which was gridlocked on Saturday, is moving freely so far.
Drivers have their say
Leeds drivers have complained of an "absolute nightmare" on Saturday - with some local journeys taking three hours.
Others pointed out that the council has been warning drivers about the disruption for weeks - and suggested motorists might be to blame for the gridlock by not planning ahead or following the council's advice.
Traffic starting to build up around Wellington Street
Queues are now forming around Wellington Street and backing up to junction of the Inner Ring Road, Park Lane and Westgate.
The Armley Gyratory approach to A58 Wellington Road south east exit is closed, as well as the Ingram Distributer southbound.
Lane closure on York Road
Also expected to cause delays in Leeds today is a lane closure on York Road, Killingbeck, as the demolition of Highways Towers continues.
Disruption is expected in both directions near Asda, the AA said, due to the "telecoms work". Buses cannot use the Highways Flats stop.
List of bus services impacted
11 First Bus services are being diverted today due to the partial closure of Armley Gyratory.
Footage shows old footbridge being dismantled
This video, captured by Liam Sowden, gives us a bird's-eye view of the work taking place on Saturday.
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