A new route, a new Leeds: plan ahead

We have a vision for Leeds to be a city where you don’t need a car. Where everyone has an affordable and accessible zero-carbon choice in how they travel.

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Current and upcoming improvement schemes

Some major schemes currently underway or moving into delivery:

• Leeds City Rail Station - work to create a world-class gateway to the city and significantly improve one of the busiest stations in the north of England is underway, due to complete in summer 2026
• Lawnswood roundabout - major improvements are underway to make the junction safer for all road users, especially pedestrians, school children and cyclists
• Leeds City Links - We're bridging existing gaps in the cycle network in the city centre, while providing wider pavements and better crossing points in places
• A660 - Phase 3, the final phase of works has begun and is scheduled to complete spring 2027

Find out about our completed schemes, and current or recent consultations.

Plan your journey

Planning your journey in advance could help to reduce your time spent in traffic. You should:

• plan your route and allow extra time when travelling
• avoid making unnecessary short car journeys
• avoid the busiest routes and times of day, such as the school run
• walk or cycle to your destination
• try renting the LNER Beryl Bikes (fully electric) for short journeys
• use public transport instead
• make use of park and ride schemes, such as Elland Road, Temple Green or Stourton

Helpful tools to help you plan your route include:

• Google Maps
• Apple Maps
• walking in Leeds - find out more information on walking routes in Leeds
• our cycling page - helping you get around by bike
• One Network - current roadworks
• WYMetro - plan your journey using public transport
• WYMetro park and ride
• Waze - plan your drive