Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass
Transforming the junction and improving the surrounding area
Major changes are happening to one of Leeds busiest junctions.
Our goal is to reduce congestion, improve traffic flow, and create a safer, more attractive environment for all road users.
The plans include a new road layout, pedestrian and cycle crossings, upgraded traffic signals, and enhanced landscaping and public spaces.
Please find details on the plans, timescales, and what to expect during these works. The new road layout is in operation from 27 April.
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About the project
project Information
Construction
Take a look at the construction phases, and planned traffic management.
New Dawsons layout
See how the upgrades will improve driving, walking, cycling and bus journeys.
Scheme Overview
Read more about the Dawsons Corner scheme and our vision for the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
View frequently asked questions on the scheme
Previous Consultation
Take a look at details of the original public consultation for this scheme.
Meet the team
Leeds City Council is responsible for delivering the construction of this scheme.
This scheme is being developed with our partners the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
The Department For Transport are funding this scheme.
WSP is Leeds City Council's development partner and will be advising the Council on the development of improvements.
SISK is Leeds City Council's appointed contractor and are set to construct the scheme.
Timeline
Enabling works begin
Main office compound set up, Pudsey Civic Hall
Construction works start
Big traffic switch over
Estimated scheme completion
News
Dawsons Corner moves closer to completion with final road surfacing
The Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass improvement scheme is moving another significant step closer to completion, with a major programme of final road surfacing taking place during November.The wo
Dawsons Corner scheme enters final stages with night-time works underway
Major improvement works at Dawsons Corner are continuing to make good progress, with the scheme now entering its final stages of construction.Over the summer, essential repairs and resurfacing were su
Countdown to completion begins as Dawsons Corner improvement works enter final stages
The Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass improvement scheme has reached another major milestone, with final surfacing works now underway as the project moves into its final stages ahead of completion
Dawsons Corner newsletter July 2026
Welcome to our Dawsons Corner newsletter update for July 2026. Find out more about:Project progress and key milestones achieved Upcoming works Stanningley Bypass gulley repairs and resurfacing from 27
Plan ahead for Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass summer improvements
Upcoming works July - August Stanningley BypassOver four weeks, from Monday 27 July to Tuesday 26 August 2026, road repairs and resurfacing will be carried out on the Stanningley Bypass..To enable thi
Dawsons Corner newsletter April/May 2026
Welcome to our Dawsons Corner newsletter update for April/May 2026. Find out more about:Project progress and key milestones achieved Upcoming works Stanningley Bypass resurfacingSocial value and commu
Dawsons Corner weekend traffic switch completed
The big traffic switch over at Dawsons Corner is a major undertaking and, as with many highways projects of this size, we were conscious that there was potential for it to cause disruption to traffic.
Major traffic switch at Dawsons Corner – road users urged to plan ahead
Road users are being urged to plan ahead next week as significant work takes place at Dawsons Corner as part of a major upgrade of the junction.A major traffic switch will take place from 11pm on Frid
New visuals reveal future look of transformed Dawsons Corner junction
Leeds City Council has released new visuals showing how Dawsons Corner will look once major upgrade works to the busy junction are complete. The improvements aim to reduce congestion, improve safety a
Bradford Road east lane closures and night works January 2026
The next phases of work will be carried out by Yorkshire Water and overnight works by our contractor.The major improvement scheme at Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass is progressing well.We’d like
Dawsons Corner newsletter October/November 2025
Welcome to our Dawsons Corner newsletter update for October/November 2025. Find out more about:Project progress and key milestones achieved Upcoming works Social value and community engagement Animati
Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass improvement scheme – temporary road closures and night works
The major improvement scheme at Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass is progressing well. We’d like to thank you for your patience while we continue with this important project.The next phases of wor
Plan ahead: Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass improvements lane closure extended
Unfortunately due to delays, BT Openreach works on Bradford Road towards Stanningley (the eastbound lane of the Dawsons Corner roundabout) will now complete Friday 24 October.The traffic management re
Dawsons Corner social value update
We continue to thank everyone in the community for their patience during the ongoing works on Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass.The project team with partners Sisk have been busy undertaking a var
Plan ahead: Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass improvements upcoming lane closures
Road users are being urged to prepare to plan ahead as works begin next month to make improvements to the B6157 Dawsons Corner junction, as part of the £44.179m Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass i
Reminder plan ahead: Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass improvements enter next phase
Over four weeks starting on Monday 28 July 2025, road repairs and resurfacing works will take place on the Stanningley Bypass, as part of the £44.179m Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass improvement
Dawsons Corner Newsletter May / June 2025
Welcome to our Dawsons Corner Newsletter update for May/ June 2025. Works are progressing well, with Phase 1 of construction underway. Find out more about:Project progressEnabling works &nb
Major improvement scheme at Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass planned to start this month
In February 2025, the Department for Transport gave the green light for £35.709 million funding to enable the council to deliver essential maintenance work, improving safety and reliability for people
£35.709 million green light for major A647/A6120 Dawsons Corner/Stanningley Bypass scheme
The Department for Transport (7 Feb 2025) has given the green light of £35.709 million funding to enable Leeds City Council to make improvements to the Dawsons Corner junction and complete joint repla
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Leeds City Council is responsible for delivering the construction of this scheme.
This scheme is being developed with our partners the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
The Department For Transport are funding this scheme.
WSP is Leeds City Council's development partner and will be advising the Council on the development of improvements.
SISK is Leeds City Council's appointed contractor and are set to construct the scheme.