A6120 Horsforth: Final phase of £23 million west Leeds road improvements scheme given go ahead

Works along the A6120 Outer Ring Road are already underway, with the second and final phase to go ahead as scheduled following a “positive response to the consultation”.

Phase one is made up of improvements to Fink Hill, A6120 Broadway, Horsforth roundabout and the creation of a segregated off-highway cycle path. Improvements to Fink Hill, A6120 Broadway and Horsforth roundabout are underway and due to be completed by the end of 2023. Construction of the segregated cycle path, from Horsforth roundabout to Rodley roundabout, will begin early next year.

Coun Helen Hayden said: “It’s encouraging to see a major scheme developing in the north-west and west areas of Leeds. Phase two proposals were met with a 74 per cent positive public response at consultation and I’m pleased the momentum of delivering this work is being swiftly progressed.

“Both phases aim to better link local communities, improve active travel options for residents, and make progress towards our carbon-neutral targets. Together with our construction partners, we will update local residents and businesses affected by any construction work throughout.”

The second phase of works is set to include an accessible bridge, connecting the communities Calverley and Farsley; an off-highway mixed-use path for walking, wheeling and cycling between Rodley roundabout and Dawsons Corner and traffic light improvements to Rodley roundabout. These are currently in detailed design.

A speed reduction to 50mph on the A6120 Outer Ring Road and A647 Stanningley Bypass, from Horsforth roundabout to Stanningley Bypass at Henconner Lane Bridge is also set to be implemented and enforced by average speed cameras, a first for West Yorkshire. Additionally, the existing 40mph speed limit on A647 Bradford Road from Dawsons Corner to Thornbury roundabout will also be enforced by average speed cameras.

Elsewhere plans to install an accessible ramp to the Leeds-Liverpool canal have been scrapped due to “land ownership constraints”. Instead, alternative upgrades to the existing cycle network link to the canal are being planned to improve access. Overall completion of both phases is scheduled for winter 2024.