Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce new measures along the A6110 and A643 Elland Road which will make it safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users.
The A6110 Ring Road, and A643 Elland Road form key routes in Leeds, connecting south Leeds to the city centre. It is a popular route with over 38,000 people using it daily. Since 2019, a total of 26 collisions have been recorded, resulting in 31 casualties – 1 fatality, 10 serious injuries, and 20 slight injuries, highlighting the need for these improvements.
The proposed scheme aims to address longstanding issues along the route, including high collision rates, congestion, limited pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and poor connectivity to surrounding areas.
The council is inviting businesses, residents, and those who use the route to share their views on the proposals, which include:
- New and upgraded crossings along the route, making it safer for people walking, wheeling and cycling to cross the road
- A new busway, for buses only, on A643 Elland Road (South) for quicker and more reliable bus journey times
- Upgraded bus stops to create a more welcoming environment for bus users
- A segregated two-way cycle lane along key sections of the route providing enhanced safety and better connection to surrounding areas of Beeston, Holbeck, Leeds City Centre, Morley, and White Rose Shopping Centre, linking easily with existing cycling provision
The proposals include minimal changes to Millshaw roundabout as this is one of the potential options for tram proposals connecting Leeds City Centre and South Leeds. The council is working closely with West Yorkshire Combined Authority to make sure the proposals complement the potential tram line. This will ensure that any works will not need revisiting if the line is delivered on this route. Once the tram route has been confirmed, any necessary changes to the roundabout will be developed and consultation undertaken at that stage.
The A6110 and A643 proposals align with Leeds City Council’s broader goals of reducing carbon emissions, promoting active travel, and supporting Vision Zero, which aims to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries in Leeds by 2040.
Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s deputy leader and executive member for economy, transport and sustainable development, said:
“This scheme is a vital step towards creating safer, more accessible routes for active travel through Leeds. This initiative is part of our commitment to make our city more inclusive, healthy, and sustainable, and we urge everyone that uses this route—whether you walk, cycle, drive, or take the bus—to share your views and help shape the future of this area.
“Your input is essential to ensure these changes meet community needs.”
Cllr Peter Carlill, Deputy Chair of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport Committee, said:
“It’s an exciting time for transport in West Yorkshire and plans like this can play a big part in creating a modern, joined-up network.
“By making roads safer and improving facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and bus users, we are helping more people choose greener and healthier ways to travel.
“We want to hear from everyone that uses this route to help us build a better-connected region that works for all.”
Have your say before 11.59pm on Tuesday 8 July:
- Find out more and complete a short survey
- Attend a drop-in event, see the proposal boards, chat to a member of the team and fill in an online or paper survey. There are two drop-in events:
- Thursday 19 June 2025, 3pm-6pm, Churwell Community Centre, LS27 7SY
- Thursday 26 June 2025, 12pm-3pm, Cottingley Community Centre, LS11 0HJ
- Request a paper survey and freepost it back to us. Email or phone us for a paper survey on connectingleeds@leeds.gov.uk or 0113 336 8868.
This post is based on a press release issued by Leeds City Council
Image: proposed new busway and cycle lanes
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I travel this way every day l it’s just to much traffic at rush hour it will help the bus to keep going and be on time get it done and improve the area
Will it ever get finished? Headingley Delivaroo bike lanes! Cottingley station still standing empty and whose paying for the security? I hope its not out of my rates!