Construction and the scheme

Temporary Road Closures - Resurfacing

Crown Point Road will be closed at its junction with (A61) Great Wilson Street/Hunslet Road beyond Bowman Lane/Black Bull Street junctions to undertake carriageway resurfacing work during the following times:

• Saturday 21st October 2023 and Sunday 22nd October 2023 between 8am and 6pm.
• Saturday 28th October 2023 and Sunday 29th October 2023 between 8am and 6pm.

Vehicles will not be allowed to use Crown Point Road whilst the road is closed. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the road closure area. A diversion route for all residents and local traffic will be in place via South Accommodation Road/East Street or Meadow Lane/Victoria Road/Great Wilson Street.

If you have any general questions regarding the temporary road closures, you can contact us on 0113 336 8868, email us or write to us at: Connecting Leeds, Highways and Transportation, Leeds City Council, Merrion House, Merrion Way, Leeds LS2 8BB.

The Scheme

Since March 2022, Crown Point Road has been transformed to create more space for walking and cycling and new bus facilities.

Crown Point Road now benefits from wider pavements, signal-controlled pedestrian crossings, a segregated two-way cycle track, cycle parking, a bus layby with a bus shelter, and loading bays. The scheme also includes space for trees and landscaping.

The works have been carried out to help create a more walkable and liveable environment that supports sustainable living and travel on foot, bicycle, and by public transport. This will better connect nearby communities with the city centre whilst supporting our Leeds Transport Strategy vision for Leeds to be a city where you don’t need a car.

The transformation of Crown Point Road also complements several other improvements in the area. These include the forthcoming Aire Park, the largest new green space of any UK city centre, Meadow Lane, Corn Exchange, City Square and David Oluwale Bridge.

Construction 

The construction work began in March 2022 and is being carried out by Hinko Construction Ltd, on behalf of Leeds City Council. Phase 2 of the work is expected to be completed by December 2023.

View the plans below:

The scheme has received £3.75m in funding from the government’s Get Building Fund, administered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

If you would like more general information about the scheme, please contact regeneration.team@leeds.gov.uk.