Currently, the HS2 route through Leeds cuts through several housing estates and cuts across motorways which will cause years of disruption and delays for demoltion and construction. This is how Leeds will be affected, according to HS2's own documents, if the route DOES go ahead as planned.
. ASDA HQ in Leeds
Asda's national headquarters in Leeds City Centre will be demolished if the current route goes ahead as planned.
. Hilton Hotel Leeds
The hotel is one of 26 businesses set to be knocked down for HS2 to be built in the current plans.
. Hunslet businesses
The route in Hunslet, Leeds will require 25 businesses to be knocked down including The Queens at Stourton Public House and Leeds Specialist Autism Services.
. Mecca Bingo
Mecca Bingo is just one of the businesses which will be bulldozed for the works.
1. ASDA HQ in Leeds
Asda's national headquarters in Leeds City Centre will be demolished if the current route goes ahead as planned.
2. Hilton Hotel Leeds
The hotel is one of 26 businesses set to be knocked down for HS2 to be built in the current plans.
3. Hunslet businesses
The route in Hunslet, Leeds will require 25 businesses to be knocked down including The Queens at Stourton Public House and Leeds Specialist Autism Services.
4. Mecca Bingo
Mecca Bingo is just one of the businesses which will be bulldozed for the works.
5. Hunslet Club, Hillidge Road
As well as 11 roads being permanently closed, a playing pitch and part of the outdoor space associated with Hunslet Club on Hillidge Road will be demolished.
6. Weet Wood land
Land required for construction would mean temporary loss of 75 per cent of Weet Wood, near Micklefield, of which 25 per cent would be permanently bulldozed. 15 per cent of Hawk's Nest Wood will also be gone.