Major Headingley roadwork dates confirmed: 2 junctions to permanently close to motor vehicles

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Leeds City Council has confirmed the dates for the latest stage of its £10.4m works along the A660 in Headingley which will see two junctions permanently closed to motor vehicles.

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00:00Do you live near, or travel through, this area of Leeds?

00:04It is of course Headingley, and it's undergoing major roadworks through to summer 2026.

00:09The next stage of the £10.4m A660 works will see a segregated inbound and outbound cycle track installed on both sides of the road.

00:19The pedestrian crossings outside the Arndale Centre and the original Oak Pub will become Toucan crossings,

00:26and the junctions at Hyde Park Corner and North Lane will be reconfigured.

00:30A 20mph speed limit will be introduced between Shore Lane and St Michael's Road,

00:35and there'll be wider pavements and continuous crossings at most junctions,

00:40with upgrades to bus stops and shelters, and better access to public transport outside the Arndale Centre.

00:46From Monday 16th June, the junction of St Michael's Road and the A660 will be permanently closed to all motor vehicles,

00:54with the area being transformed into a public space.

00:5757% of respondents of a public consultation backed this particular proposal.

01:03The junction of the A660 with Regent Park Avenue will also be closed to all motor vehicles from 30th July,

01:10and the existing left turn road closure from Woodhouse Street to the A660 Woodhouse Lane will also be made permanent,

01:17with greenery and space for outdoor dining.

01:19Leeds City Council say the works aim to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists,

01:24with the route recording 172 casualties between 2016 and 2021.

01:30The majority of the works will be carried out between 9.30am and 3.30pm on weekdays.

01:36Delays are likely due to lane narrowing, temporary traffic light and temporary closure measures,

01:40with bus routes not affected, but there will be some temporary bus stops in place.

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02:04and buses are likely due to other options.

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