Leeds City Square highways improvements
Leeds City Square is now closed to general traffic. This is part of the council’s vision to make the area a safer, more pedestrian-friendly environment for those walking, cycling and using public transport.
People needing to drive into the city centre should be mindful that access to some destinations has changed. Find out how you can navigate around the city here.
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About the project
Have your say
Construction of the scheme
Click here to find out about the completed construction of City Square.
Driving into Leeds city centre: alternative routes
Alternative routes when travelling around the city including getting to Leeds Railway Station.
Getting to Leeds City Rail Station
How to get to Leeds City Rail Station
Previous consultations
Understand the scheme, how journeys will change and view previous feedback.
Timeline
Announcement of plans to transform City Square
Our Spaces Strategy launches, putting forward more detailed proposals for City Square
Leeds City Council Executive Board appoints architects to proceed with City Square public realm redevelopment plans
Public consultation on City Square highways scheme
Preliminary works on Bishopgate and Boar Lane begin
Construction works on City Square
Completion
News
Have your say on proposals to improve the way you walk, wheel or cycle around the city centre
People that live, work in or visit Leeds are being encouraged to feedback on plans to improve key routes for alternative travel options like walking, wheeling* and cycling. Proposals aim to improve th
Plan ahead for new traffic restrictions along East Parade from Monday 19 June
Major changes will take place to vehicle movement in the city centre, as construction work over the weekend (16-18 June) introduces a new 24-hour East Parade bus gate. The new 24-hour bus gate on Eas
City Square enters final phase of construction from 15 May 2023
Major changes are taking place to vehicle movement in the city centre, as construction work begins to introduce a new 24-hour East Parade bus gate, coming into operation on 19 June. Works starting on
City Square enters next phase of construction from 8 January 2023
Major changes are taking place to vehicle movement in the city centre, as King Street and Thirsk Row are becoming two-way, starting on Sunday 8 January 2023. These form part of Leeds City Council plan
City Square: Visuals of completed highways scheme released
Leeds City Council has released new visuals showing how City Square may look once highways works have been completed, and cars and general traffic are permanently diverted away from the area. City Squ
Plan Ahead for a busy weekend in the city centre
Motorists are being urged to plan ahead when travelling into Leeds city centre this weekend, using alternative methods of transport or allowing extra time for journeys to avoid being affected by traff
Plan Ahead for a busy weekend in the city
Motorists are being urged to plan ahead when travelling into Leeds city centre this weekend, using alternative methods of transport or allowing extra time for journeys to avoid being affected by traff
Motorists urged to plan ahead in the run up to the festive season
Leeds City Council is advising motorists to plan ahead when travelling into the city centre in the run up to the festive season, allowing extra time for journeys or using alternative methods of transp
City Square Bus Gate now in operation
A bus gate is now in operation where Bishopgate Street meets City Square, to protect buses from congestion and to ensure the safety of pedestrians and construction partners working on site. Entry to
Preliminary works to begin on City Square
Preliminary works to transform City Square into a more people-first environment will begin from Sunday 4 September. Works to make City Square a world-class gateway to the city will begin at the start
Meet the team
The City Square improvements, as part of the City Centre Package, are being delivered by Leeds City Council in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Proposals
HAVE YOUR SAY
Previous consultations
Understand the scheme, how journeys will change and view previous feedback.
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Previous consultations
Understand the scheme, how journeys will change and view previous feedback.
Have your say and help shape the future of your community.
Milestones
Announcement of plans to transform City Square
Our Spaces Strategy launches, putting forward more detailed proposals for City Square
Leeds City Council Executive Board appoints architects to proceed with City Square public realm redevelopment plans
Public consultation on City Square highways scheme
Preliminary works on Bishopgate and Boar Lane begin
Construction works on City Square
Completion
News
Have your say on proposals to improve the way you walk, wheel or cycle around the city centre
People that live, work in or visit Leeds are being encouraged to feedback on plans to improve key routes for alternative travel options like walking, wheeling* and cycling. Proposals aim to improve th
Plan ahead for new traffic restrictions along East Parade from Monday 19 June
Major changes will take place to vehicle movement in the city centre, as construction work over the weekend (16-18 June) introduces a new 24-hour East Parade bus gate. The new 24-hour bus gate on Eas
City Square enters final phase of construction from 15 May 2023
Major changes are taking place to vehicle movement in the city centre, as construction work begins to introduce a new 24-hour East Parade bus gate, coming into operation on 19 June. Works starting on
City Square enters next phase of construction from 8 January 2023
Major changes are taking place to vehicle movement in the city centre, as King Street and Thirsk Row are becoming two-way, starting on Sunday 8 January 2023. These form part of Leeds City Council plan
City Square: Visuals of completed highways scheme released
Leeds City Council has released new visuals showing how City Square may look once highways works have been completed, and cars and general traffic are permanently diverted away from the area. City Squ
Plan Ahead for a busy weekend in the city centre
Motorists are being urged to plan ahead when travelling into Leeds city centre this weekend, using alternative methods of transport or allowing extra time for journeys to avoid being affected by traff
Plan Ahead for a busy weekend in the city
Motorists are being urged to plan ahead when travelling into Leeds city centre this weekend, using alternative methods of transport or allowing extra time for journeys to avoid being affected by traff
Motorists urged to plan ahead in the run up to the festive season
Leeds City Council is advising motorists to plan ahead when travelling into the city centre in the run up to the festive season, allowing extra time for journeys or using alternative methods of transp
City Square Bus Gate now in operation
A bus gate is now in operation where Bishopgate Street meets City Square, to protect buses from congestion and to ensure the safety of pedestrians and construction partners working on site. Entry to
Preliminary works to begin on City Square
Preliminary works to transform City Square into a more people-first environment will begin from Sunday 4 September. Works to make City Square a world-class gateway to the city will begin at the start
Team
Each of these teams is responsible for different aspect for this project. You may see some of us around the area.
The City Square improvements, as part of the City Centre Package, are being delivered by Leeds City Council in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.