A660 Leeds
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Red Route Restriction to be trialled between Shaw Lane and Spenceley Street

Leeds City Council is introducing a 24/7 Red Route Restriction along the A660, between the junctions of Shaw Lane and Spenceley Street, to prevent vehicles from stopping on the carriageway or cycle tr

A660 Leeds

Leeds City Council is introducing a 24/7 Red Route Restriction along the A660, between the junctions of Shaw Lane and Spenceley Street, to prevent vehicles from stopping on the carriageway or cycle track (including for loading). Pick-up and drop-off by taxi is permitted but these vehicles cannot wait on the road to ply for hire.

The restriction is being introduced to safeguard pedestrians and cyclists, and to improve bus journeys and reduce congestion caused by vehicles blocking routes.

The Red Route Restriction will be marked by double red lines and is being introduced using an Experimental Traffic Order. Residents, businesses and other stakeholders will have the opportunity over the next 18 months to provide feedback on the restrictions, such as when any unexpected issues arise, so any amendments can be made if required.

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Why we’re introducing the restrictions

During the delivery of improvements along the A660 route, drivers have been mounting the cycle track to park and load for short periods of time. When the cycle track is fully open this type of behaviour will force cyclists to either dismount of suddenly enter the carriageway, and could also cause pedestrians to enter the cycle track, private land or the carriageway. This is likely to increase risk to the safety of these road users, and undermine the aims of the project.

Having considered various options, the only practical solution to safeguard pedestrians and vehicles is a red route. This has a number of benefits including:

  • Reducing congestion by stopping drivers parking or waiting on the route, which obstructs traffic.
  • Improving bus reliability, by helping buses to run on time because they won't be blocked by parked vehicles.
  • Improving safety by keeping the road clear, improving visibility and making it safer for all road users. It also prevents private hire drivers from loitering near popular bars/pubs hoping for fares.

Parking will still be allowed in the designated bay outside the Arndale Centre and outside the terraced properties between Richmond Road and Richmond Avenue.

How you can comment on the restrictions

Using an Experimental Traffic Order allows for changes to be made to the restrictions for up to 18 months from the date that they are first advertised. Any changes to the order would need to be carefully considered, including how this could impact along the whole corridor, before any amendments would be made.

If you wish to formally comment on the proposals, or to object to or make representations concerning the making of the Experimental Order, you should write to City Development, Merrion House, Leeds LS2 8LX or e-mail hwayinternal@leeds.gov.uk quoting reference Amend Order 39/25 Red Route, specifying the grounds on which your objection or representation is made, by no later than 19 June 2026.

You can view the red route restrictions along different sections of the A660 by clicking the links below.

Shaw Lane to North Lane

North Lane to St Columba Church

St Columba Church to Orville Gardens

Orville Gardens to Cumberland Road

Cumberland Road to Cliff Road

Cliff Road to Rampart Road

Rampart Road to Clarendon Road

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