Traffic and Travel

The latest traffic and travel news in Leeds and the surrounding areas. Keep up to date on the M62, M1 and city centre closures and diversions - as well as the latest news, updates and cancellations at Leeds Bradford Airport and all the bus timetable changes that impact residents.

Motorists along the M621 will have to contend with slip road closures anti between Holbeck and Hunslet Interchange.

All motorway closures and diversions as two crucial junctions to shut

A westbound closure of the Stanningley Bypass is set to be implemented.

Bus diversions and cancellations as bypass shuts for bridge inspection

These are the YEP readers picks for the worst junctions in Leeds for traffic.

15 of the worst city junctions for traffic according to drivers

The scheme is being delivered through the Combined Authority’s Transforming Cities Fund programme, which is aimed at making it easier for people to walk, cycle and use public transport.

£5.1m improved walking and cycling routes scheme moves forward

There will be changes to train services between Leeds and York this weekend.

Full list of rail disruption as multiple routes impacted this weekend

Lawnswood roundabout, off the ring road, in north Leeds.

70mph ring road speed limit to be cut under transformation plan

Trains running between Mossley and Dewsbury will be impacted for eight weekends.

Full details as rail passengers to be hit by eight weeks disruption

Morris Lane, near Kirkstall Abbey, remains closed to allow for emergency repairs to a burst water main.

Frustration as five-month closure extended after further delays

The M1 is set to be disrupted by a full carriageway closure at Leeds.

All motorway diversions as M1 set for full carriageway closure

Leeds City Council are proposing changes to the A58 Roundhay Road junctions with Bayswater Road, Spencer Place, Roseville Road, and Gledhow Road.

£4.5m plans to improve junction with 'alarming' crash rate unveiled

First Bus have confirmed plans to alter the bus layout across Adel and Wharfedale.

All bus diversions as busy route shuts for emergency works

Network Rail received over 700 personal injury claims as a result of accidents at Leeds City Station from 2019-2024.

Number of injury claims at station confirmed as redesign work continue

Pauline Millward, 76, was killed after the collision on a driveway off Lea Mill Park Drive, Yeadon.

'Wonderful' mum and gran named by police after crash on driveway

The collision happened on a driveway off Lea Mill Park Drive at around 2.40pm yesterday.

Woman killed after being struck while exiting car on driveway

The parade was given a fitting soundtrack. (photo by Mark Bickerdike Photography)

Full diversions, road closures and event timings for St Patrick's Day

The M1 is set for carriageway closures near Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield and Rothwell Interchange, Leeds.

Full Yorkshire motorway diversions as M1 set for overnight closures

Buses at Leeds Bus Station. PIC: James Hardisty.

All bus diversions and cancellations as route to shut for three weeks

The £23m transformation will start on Sunday, March 9.

£23m revamp begins at Dewsbury Bus Station

From Monday, March 10 there will be temporary traffic lights on Station Road in Allerton Bywater.

Full disruption details as five weeks of gas works get underway

LNER has advised passengers not to travel as trains are cancelled over a signalling fault. Photo: Simon Hulme.

Full details as buses to replace trains as part of further upgrades

Leeds Bradford Airport

How to park, travel, and book lounges at Leeds Bradford Airport

The Headrow will be closed due to resurfacing works throughout this weekend.

Full diversions as crucial city centre route to shut for resurfacing

A CGI view of the new terminal.

Leeds Bradford Airport unveils first animation of terminal expansion

Le Croissant, part of the renowned Cawa Coffee group, is set to open at Leeds bus station.

Sheffield-based bakery chain to open first West Yorkshire site

The A6120 Outer Ring Road Horsforth new merge lane is now open.

Diversions lifted as new lane opens after resurfacing on ring road

Four people were arrested following a fatal collision on the M621 in Leeds.

Police issue arrests update after one killed and three injured in crash

Here’s a full list of the disruption due to effect traffic this week, including link road closures along the A1(M) near Wakefield...

All Yorkshire motorway closures and route diversions including A1M

A host of fresh road closures are set to be implemented across Leeds this week. Picture: Steve Riding

All diversions and cancellations as four city centre bus stops shut

Drivers have been told to expect delays after a serious crash on the M621.

Live updates and closures as one killed in crash near Leeds stadium

The fatal collision occurred on the M621 in the early hours of this morning

One killed and three injured as crash shuts motorway near stadium

Leeds was named as the sixth 'most congested' place in UK.

Leeds named among 'most congested' places in UK

The cameras along the A58M inner ring road are set to go live by the end of this week.

Average speed cameras to go live on ring road after final installation

A series of works are underway to create the entrance to the new Pudsey Sixth Form College.

Three months traffic disruption as part of work on new £13m sixth form

Diversionary routes and rail replacement buses will be in operation between Morley and Leeds.

Everything you need to know as buses to replace trains

South Yorkshire is to be hit by multiple closures to the M1.

All Yorkshire motorway diversions as multiple M1 slip roads to shut

First Bus service 49 between Bramley Centre- Monkswood Gate.

All bus diversions and cancellations as city centre route reopens

The A6120 Outer Ring Road at Horsforth will be closed for a series of nights from Monday.

Full diversion map and everything you need to know as ring road shuts

Due to resurfacing works on York Road, bus stop 45010810 Dawlish Terrace will be suspended. Picture: James Hardisty

Full bus timetable changes due from today to 'improve reliability'

Building work on White Rose station remains on hold - one year on from a temporary pause in its construction.

Current state of play one year on from construction pause at station

An 11-year-old boy who was crossing Stanningley Bypass was in collision with a silver-coloured Skoda Octavia car.

11-year-old boy seriously injured after crash shuts major road

Emergency services were called to a crash on the Headrow.

Two men rushed to hospital after motorbike and cyclist collide

Stanningley Bypass has been shut after a collision involving a child pedestrian and a car.

Police shut major road after crash involving child pedestrian

Amberton Road, in Gipton, Leeds, where plans have been revealed to introduce speed humps to enforce the 20mph speed limit.

Council to introduce speed humps on road to enforce 20mph limit

More than two thirds of people surveyed are supportive of plans to create a tram system initially covering Leeds and Bradford.

Most popular proposed tram route confirmed as plans move to next stage

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