The multi-million pound Connecting Leeds scheme aims to turn Leeds into an environmentally sustainable city where in years to come residents will not require the need for a car. One of the largest alterations has been to pedestrianise the City Square space near Leeds station – which is now into the final stages of completion.
Elsewhere essential maintenance work was carried out on the historic Grade II listed Harewood Bridge, which carries the A61 Leeds to Harrogate Road across the River Wharf at Harewood, including waterproofing, resurfacing and foot path repair works. While work continues on the long running Armley Gyratory works.
Here are 6 key Leeds roads and routes that have undergone major changes in 2023 - and 9 still to happen...
13. Still to come - Lawnswood Roundabout
Leeds City Council has drawn up proposals to redesign Lawnswood Roundabout, which it says will make the junction safer, following a spate of accidents over the last five years. Photo: LCC
14. Still to come - Leeds station
While not due to fully complete till 2025, the £46.1 million Leeds station redesign work is well underway. This has seen the station's taxi rank moved to Princes Square with New Station Street now closed to all traffic. Photo: LCC
15. Still to come - Shaw Lane junction
In January, Connecting Leeds launched a public consultation on proposed improvements to the A660. The £10.4million plans, focus on the A-road from Shaw Lane junction, up to St Mark’s Road in Woodhouse. Photo: LCC
16. Still to come - Wentbridge Viaduct
National Highways initially advised repairs on Wentbridge Viaduct would be finished by the end of the year, but has now pushed it back to April 2024. Photo: Google