More disruption is expected in Leeds city centre as a temporary bus lane has been introduced as part of the ongoing project to improve the main entrance to the train station.
A bus lane, which will extend the existing bus lane on the A653 into the city centre in Victoria Road and Neville Street, has been put in place.
Leeds City Council states this will reduce delays for buses travelling into the city centre and also make it easier for cyclists to travel along the route. However, the authority says there will be “some disruption” over the short-term.
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This move comes weeks after works began on Bishopgate Street and Neville Street which have been reduced to single lanes until the end of the year.
Leeds city councillor Helen Hayden, Executive Member for Infrastructure and Climate, said: “Removing through-traffic from City Square is a long-held ambition of ours, and already it feels less car-dominated and a more inviting place for pedestrians and cyclists. Delivering these works will make the city centre even safer, and more friendly and inviting for all who live, work or visit.
“The works outside the station are also needed sooner rather than later if we are to accommodate the continuing increase in passenger numbers at the railway station.
“Residents and businesses have told us that they want these improvements made as quickly as possible, as part of the Transport Conversation. But that does mean there will be some disruption to journeys over the short-term, and in some cases these transformational improvements will mean that some routes will permanently change.
“We are working hard to keep any disruption to a minimum and we thank people for their patience. In the meantime we are encouraging motorists to plan ahead to reduce any effect these works have on their journeys, to consider whether there is an alternative route or method of travel, and keep a look out for further updates.”
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