The latest Connecting Leeds Newsletter is below:
Connecting Leeds Newsletter
August 2023
Plan ahead for Leeds Festival this bank holiday
Leeds Festival returns to Bramham Park from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 August.
Whether you're traveling to and from the festival, or traveling on roads near to the venue, such as the A1(M), over the bank holiday weekend, we encourage you to plan your journey in advance.
Festival goers can use Leeds Festival's official website for travel information, including transportation options and parking details.
You can also stay informed about the latest road closures here.
New Station Street: northern section closes to pedestrians
Pedestrians using Leeds City Rail Station will not be able to walk along the northern section of New Station Street (from the station’s main entrance to City Square) from Thursday 24 August, as the latest stage of transformation works begin.
Pedestrians must use the other side of New Station Street - towards Boar Lane, the station’s northern entrance opposite the Majestic building, or the southern entrance which is open between 6am and 10pm. Find out more about the alternative routes here.
The temporary closure is to allow further works on the Leeds Station Sustainable Travel Gateway scheme, which will create a much-improved and more people-friendly environment. Find out more here.
Harewood Bridge re-opens ahead of schedule
Essential maintenance works at Harewood Bridge have completed ahead of schedule. The bridge re-opened to vehicles today (Friday 18 August) with works involving waterproofing, resurfacing and footpath repairs.
Find out more in the press release.
Stanningley Bypass set to reopen
The road works on Stanningley Bypass will be successfully completed on Monday 21 August. These essential upgrades were part of Leeds City Council's annual maintenance programme, complementing last year’s westbound joint and resurfacing works.
We would like to thank all road users for their patience and understanding throughout these improvements.
Proposed rail strikes
As you're gearing up for the bank holiday weekend, please be aware that the RMT union has proposed industrial action between Saturday 26 August and Saturday 2 September. Please plan ahead, and check the Northern Rail journey planner to minimise disruption to your travel between these dates.
Leeds West Indian Carnival
Prepare for an extraordinary experience at the Leeds West Indian Carnival, where culture, music and cuisine come together in an unforgettable celebration. As the anticipation builds for this event, we're here to guide you on your journey to an incredible weekend.
On Sunday 27 August, there's the Reggae Sun Splash Live Music Concert at Potternewton Park, followed by the Carnival Parade through Chapeltown and Harehills on Monday.
To make the most of this occasion, it's important to plan your travel ahead of time. Whether you're coming from near or far, be sure to check out the carnival's official website for travel information.
You can also find a link to the latest road closures here.
Research study: The future of e-bike and e-scooter travel
You can be part of a new study with researchers from the universities of Leeds, Bristol and Oxford Brookes. Your voice matters in discovering how e-bike and e-scooter hire schemes can impact your travel choices.
By participating in the 10–15-minute online survey, you can contribute to shaping the future of urban mobility, and you’ll be automatically entered to win one of eight vouchers worth £100.
You don't need to have experience using an e-bike or e-scooter to take part - anyone aged 16 years or older can join by taking the survey before 14 September.
