Plans to revamp a “nightmare” north Leeds junction are currently “on pause” because of a lack of funding, local highways bosses have said.
The roundabout linking Stonegate Road and King Lane in Moortown is often ravaged by congestion and heavy traffic. Leeds City Council began looking into the prospect of overhauling the junction several years ago, but the scheme missed out on the estimated £14m funding it would need to progress.
Speaking at a scrutiny meeting on Wednesday, Labour councillor for Moortown, Sharon Hamilton, asked officers to consult widely with local people over the scheme’s finer details, when it is ready for development. She said: “We don’t want that nightmare of a roundabout anymore.
