The roadworks through Meanwood have been a hot topic of discussion for residents, particularly as they have seen issues get “much worse” in recent weeks.
Traffic has been “carnage”, business has be down and it is “like an obstacle course” for residents trying to navigate their way around the district.
The junction works involve the introduction of wider footways, signalised junctions and crossings and a cycle lane across the border of two wards at a cost of £700,000.
Leeds Council said the works were agreed after “extensive consultation”, adding: “The scheme aims to make the area a less car dominated environment, assists pedestrians (particularly the elderly) to cross these busy junctions safely and aims to reduce the injury collision record.”
Pictures in the gallery below display the current state of the district, which this year was named as one of the “UK’s coolest neighbourhoods”.
1. Meanwood Junction
The roadworks have been taking place since March and are scheduled to last until September | James Hardisty
2. Purpose
Leeds City Council has said the junction works involve the introduction of wider footways, signalised junctions and crossings and a cycle lane across the border of two wards at a cost of £700,000. | James Hardisty
3. Roads
The works are taking place on Meanwood Road, Stonegate Road, Monk Bridge Road, Green Road and Stainbeck Avenue | James Hardisty
4. Concerns
Residents have argued that Leeds City Council did not take their concerns into account before work commenced and say that the efforts to mitigate the disruption have been insubstantial, leading to “ridiculous” traffic jams and confusion for those trying to navigate their way around. | James Hardisty
5. Terminus
The team at The Terminus have complained the roadworks have stopped their bins from being collected and prevented deliveries from being made. | James Hardisty
6. Apologies
The council apologised to The Terminus for the disruption, saying it was "relocating a lighting column to maximise the amount of available loading space and assist with deliveries and refuse collection". | James Hardisty