Leeds public notices: Road closures, parking suspensions, and event restrictions in the pipeline

Every week, we sift through the latest public notices in Leeds and surrounding areas to bring you the most eye-catching, controversial, or significant proposals.

Whether you're a neighbour, a property watcher, or just curious about what's changing, here’s what’s in the pipeline this week.

Stopping up of part of Manston Lane, Leeds

The Department for Transport has confirmed the stopping up of an irregular northern section of Manston Lane, Leeds, under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. This is to allow development approved by Leeds City Council under planning reference 25/02425/FU.

Copies of the order can be obtained free of charge from the National Transport Casework Team, PO Box 1393, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE99 5FQ, or by email at [email protected] (quote SUO2722384). The order can also be inspected at Crossgates Library, Crossgates Shopping Centre, Station Rd, Leeds, LS15 8DT during normal opening hours.

Anyone wishing to challenge the order may apply to the High Court within six weeks from March 5, 2026.

Wakefield Hospice City 10K Road Race – Temporary Road Closures

The Council of the City of Wakefield has announced temporary road closures and waiting restrictions for the Wakefield Hospice City 10K Road Race on March 22, 2026. Roads will be closed or restricted to allow the safe running of the event.

Times: 6am–11am

Full Road Closures:

• Lawefield Lane (Park Grove Road to Park Avenue) – Diversion via Lawefield Lane (open length), Westgate End, Quebec Street, Charlesworth Way, Denby Dale Road.
• Park Avenue – Diversion via Lawefield Lane (open length), Westgate End, Quebec Street, Charlesworth Way, Denby Dale Road.
• Park Grove Road – Diversion via Lawefield Lane, Westgate End, Horbury Road.

Rolling closures (outbound/inbound):

• Horbury Road (Park Grove Road to Northfield Lane), Northfield Lane (Horbury Road to Cluntergate), Southfield Lane (Cluntergate to Highfield Road), Gill Sike Road (Horbury Road to Gill Sike Bungalows), Gill Sike Bungalows (Gill Sike Road to Thornbury Road), Mount Crescent (to Thornes/Thornbury Road), Thornbury Road (Gill Sike Bungalows to Horbury Road) – 8am–11am. Diversions signed on site via Ossett, Horbury, or Thornes.

No Waiting at Any Time Restrictions:

• Horbury Road, Park Road, Lawefield Lane (Park Grove Road to Park Avenue), Park Grove Road, Northfield Lane, Southfield Lane – 6am–11am.

For further information, including detailed maps of closures and diversions, contact Streetworks Team at [email protected].

Leeds District: Multiple Areas - Various Traffic Regulations

Leeds City Council has issued a series of temporary traffic and parking orders across the district this month to accommodate roadworks, utility works, and events. Residents and motorists are advised to check local signage and follow diversion routes where indicated.

• Clark Lane, Cross Green – Full road closure for water main and fire hydrant works. March 10–March 25, 2026, 24 hrs daily. Diversion via Oxley Street and Pontefract Lane.
• Harwill Rise, Morley – Road closed for electrical connection works adjacent to properties 12–14. March 10–March 16, 2026, 24 hrs daily. Diversion via Harwill Approach and Harwill Road.
• Albion Street – Parking bays suspended near Waterstones for works. March 5–March 7, 2026, 8pm–6am.
• Brandon Lane, Scarcroft – Road closed for telecoms cable installation at Bay Horse Lane junction. March 11–March 17, 2026, 8am–6pm. Diversion via Bay Horse Lane, Ling Lane, Tarn Lane.
• Little Queen Street – Road and one-way system suspension for signage works near Westgate House. March 16, 2026 8pm–March 17, 2026 6am. Diversion via King Street, St Paul’s Street, and West Street.
• Back Cross Green Crescent – Water main installation closure. March 12–April 4, 2026, 24 hrs daily. Diversion via Cross Green Lane, Glencoe View, St Hildas Crescent, Fewston Avenue.
• Nunroyd Avenue, Guiseley – Gas main works. March 9–March 23, 2026, 8am–6pm. Diversion via Ruskin Crescent, Queensway, Town Gate, The Green, Leeds Road.
• Manor Road, Siddall Street & David Street – Parking suspension for development works. March 30, 2026–September 29, 2027.
• Back Chatsworth Road, Harehills – Gas main replacement works. March 19–April 1, 2026, 24 hrs daily. Diversion via Dorset Road, Sandhurst Grove, Harehills Lane.
• Brandon Crescent, Shadwell – Electrical connection works closure. March 24–March 30, 2026, 8am–6pm.
• Broomfield, Adel – Electrical works road closure near no. 69 Broomfield. March 24–March 30, 2026, 24 hrs daily.
• Roundhay Road, Oakwood – Temporary parking prohibition for mobile crane telecoms works near numbers 617–633B. March 25–March 26, 2026, 10pm–5am.
• Bingley Road & Hillings Lane, Hawksworth – Cabling works; road closures on weekdays. March 16–March 27, 2026, 9.30am–3.30pm. Diversions in place.
• Lambton Street, Harehills – Road and one-way suspension for electrical connection works. March 16–March 20, 2026, 24 hrs daily. Diversion via Roundhay Road.
• Stainbeck Lane, Meanwood – Parking prohibition for telecom pole installation. March 16–March 20, 2026, 9.30am–2.30pm.
• Alma Cottages, Headingly – Road closure for crossing installation. March 5–March 31, 2026, 7pm–7am.
• Meadow Road, Holbeck – Temporary closure of cycleway and footway for telecom antenna works. March 30, April 10, April 25, 2026, 12am–5am.
• Leeds Arena – Elmwood Close – Road closure for Hot Wheels event. March 26–March 29, 2026, all day. Event vehicles exempt. Temporary disabled parking bays in place.
• Definitive Footpaths Micklefield & Garforth – Footpath closures for safety and building works. March 12 & March 24, 2026 for up to 6 months. Diversion routes provided where possible.
• Surface Dressing Programme – Various road closures and 20mph speed restrictions across Leeds. April 1–August 28, 2026, times vary by road. Local diversions in place.
• Citywide traffic amendment – South Accommodation & Hunslet Road – Proposed bus, taxi, and cycle lane along South Accommodation Road. Objections accepted until March 30, 2026.

For further details, including diversion maps and times, contact Leeds City Council Streetworks at [email protected] or [email protected] for footpath closures.

How to have your say

Members of the public can comment on or object to planning applications. You can search for and view full documents for these and other local applications via Public Notice Portal or Leeds City Council’s planning website.

Have we missed an application near you? Got strong views on a local development? Let us know in the comments below or email [email protected].