The latest Connecting Leeds Newsletter is below.
Connecting Leeds Newsletter
January 2025
Plan ahead: final Armley Gyratory footbridge installation
Road users are urged to plan ahead for significant disruption at the Armley Gyratory as the final Wellington Road footbridge is installed. Completion of all three upgraded footbridges is expected by early spring 2025.
Key Dates:
- Full closure of A58 Wellington Road: From 8pm Saturday, 8 February until 5:30am Monday, 10 February. All lanes of Wellington Road inbound and outbound will be closed with a full diversion in place.
- Additional closures on Canal Street and Wellington Road: 6am to 9am Sunday, 11 February.
The new footbridge, spanning 43.5 metres, will be wider, more accessible, and designed for long-term durability.
Preparatory overnight work begins Monday, 27 January with full closures affecting the northbound carriageway from the Armley Gyratory to Armley Road and the southbound carriageway from Wellington Street to the Gyratory.
Read more in the press release.
Have your say on our plans to improve the A64 in Leeds
Do you travel along the A64 in Leeds? Particularly between Marsh Lane (on the edge of the Leeds city centre) and Whinmoor?
We want to make it easier for you to walk, wheel, cycle and use the bus on this road. Proposals include new segregated bus lanes and priority at traffic lights to improve journey times, and better walking, wheeling and cycling routes, including more crossings.
Visit Your Voice to find out more.
Consultation results published for Leeds Streets for All - Outer East, Inner North West and Outer North West
Results have been published for three consultations in which the public could comment on local transport issues in their area. The following wards have had the consultation feedback analysed and published alongside a list of potential solutions, that can be progressed when funds become available:
- Outer East: Crossgates & Whinmoor, Garforth & Swillington, Kippax & Methley and Temple Newsam. View the results here.
- Inner North West: Headingley & Hyde Park, Little London & Woodhouse and Weetwood. View the results here.
- Outer North West: Adel & Wharfedale, Guiseley & Rawdon, Horsforth, Otley & Yeadon. View the results here.
Free mature driver appraisal
Following the success of their pilot programme, the charity William Merritt Centre, are expanding the Mature Driver Appraisal to help even more mature motorists drive safely.
The Mature Driver Appraisal is a free, 90-minute session with an approved driving instructor to review your driving. Taking place in your own car and driving to places you usually go, the appraisal aims to build your confidence, equip you with tips and advice, and reassure you that you are driving safely.
John, 81, from Crossgates (pictured above) drives most days and uses his car to visit his son in Liverpool. He took the appraisal and said, “I would definitely recommend it to others.”
Would you or do you know someone who would benefit from the scheme?
Book a place by calling 0113 350 8989, get in touch via email or find out more here.
Share your experience of drug driving
Researchers from Leeds Beckett University are looking for people who have driven under the influence of drugs to share their experience.
You'll attend two online discussions where you find out about drugs and how they impair driving ability. You'll also fill in three surveys sharing your thoughts about drug driving.
The research is completely confidential and your participation will be rewarded with a 70 shopping voucher.
For more information, get in touch via email or complete the short eligibility questionnaire to see if you can take part.
Talking Transport Forum
West Yorkshire Combined Authority's twice-yearly meetings will bring together people who shape the way transport works in your area. You’ll get to hear what they’re doing to improve transport, locally and across West Yorkshire, and to ask questions and share your experiences.
How to sign up
If you’d like to join, please let them know in any of the following ways:
For in-person forums in Leeds
- Sign up on Eventbrite via our Your Voice page. You can also find more information about venue accessibility
- Or email [email protected]
- Or phone 0113 245 7676 (MetroLine)
Online webinar (West Yorkshire wide) on Wednesday 19 February at 5pm
• Email [email protected] to express your interest
