Tag: Connecting Leeds

£270 million investment in Leeds transport network completed

Connecting Leeds work to transform transport and travel around Leeds following completion of the unprecedented £270 million Leeds Transport Investment Programme. After the start of the programme in 2018, the vision for Connecting Leeds was to deliver a transformational change in the transport network and connectivity across Leeds and the

Plan ahead message as cross-city routes are changing

This new year Connecting Leeds will start construction on several major highways’ schemes, which are all part of transforming travel in the city and across the district. Connecting Leeds construction works will begin first on the Armley Gyratory, before focusing on roads around City Square, Leeds train station and along

Bus stop improvements in Belle Isle and Middleton

Further to our report last June, designs have now been finalised to improve 36 bus stops on Belle Isle Road, Ring Road Middleton and Middleton Park Avenue. A report published yesterday (10 March 2021) details the scheme, valued at £300,000, which is to be wholly funded from West Yorkshire Combined

Footpath upgrades for Belle Isle and Middleton

Pedestrian and cycling paths in Belle Isle and Middleton are set to be upgraded as part of a package of measures in south east Leeds. One path links Orion Walk in Belle Isle with Leeds Valley office park and Rothwell across the M621 pedestrian bridge. Another tracks the M621 from

Have your say on new low carbon Transport Strategy for Leeds

Universal access to accessible, affordable and sustainable travel choices is the promise of a new transport plan for the city. Leeds City Council’s draft ‘Connecting Leeds Transport Strategy’ aims to tackle the climate emergency, deliver inclusive growth, and improve the health and well-being of Leeds residents. The six ‘big moves’

Bus stop improvements for Belle Isle, Middleton and Cottingley

Bus stops on main routes in Belle Isle, Middleton and Cottingley are set for an upgrade including new shelters and real-time bus information boards. The plans are part of a £7.36 million investment across the city which will be discussed by Councillors on the Executive Board on Monday (20 July