Find out more about our plans to deliver improvements to the bus network between Bradford and Leeds
We have ambitious plans to deliver improvements to the bus network between Bradford and Leeds, through Stanningley, Bramley and Armley. We have completed two phases of consultation on our proposals during 2018, after which the plans were updated based on the feedback received, before the main construction work began in late October 2020. Our goal is to give people real travel choices by making bus services quicker and more reliable, whilst also making local journeys on foot and by bike convenient and attractive. If you wish to be kept up to date with the latest news and construction updates regarding this project please enter your email on the latest news page, linked at the top of this page. If you have any questions regarding the Connecting Leeds strategy please visit Leeds City Council website or contact the team via email connectingleeds@leeds.gov.uk or phone 0113 222 4407.
About the project
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About the project
Find out more about the project.
Bradford Road between Gain Lane and Ederoyd Grove
Our proposals will help to eliminate bus delays of up to 10 minutes for services along this section.
Bradford to Leeds Route - Scheme Update
Work will start on this scheme in November 2020. The plans have changed in response to consultation feedback and the detailed design process. Find out more here.
Armley Road and Canal Street
The proposals eliminate bus delays of up to 18 minutes.
Armley Road between Ledgard Way and Pickering Street
The proposals will provide a better pedestrian environment and quicker journey times.
Stanningley Road between Town End and Armley Ridge Road
Our proposal will improve average journey time for all users by 5 minutes and eliminate bus delays of up to 15 minutes.
Stanningley Road Junction with Hough Lane
This improvement will make journeys for all users an average 2 minutes quicker.
Dawsons Corner Junction
Our proposals will make journeys for all users an average of 4 minutes quicker.
Dawsons Corner
Dawsons Corner is one of the most congested junctions in the city. Improving the junction will reduce delays for all traffic, including buses.
Stanningley Road and Armley Road
We’ve identified two opportunities to deliver quicker bus journeys and more reliable services between Armley Park and Armley Gyratory.
Stanningley Road and Stanningley Bypass
We’ve identified two opportunities to deliver quicker bus journeys and more reliable services between Swinnow Lane and Armley Park.
Bradford Road, Town Street and Stanningley Bypass
We’ve identified two opportunities to deliver quicker bus journeys and more reliable services between the Leeds/Bradford boundary and Half Mile Lane.
News
Armley Town Street: Highway proposals aim to improve public transport and active travel journeys
Armley Town Street: Highway proposals aim to improve public transport and active travel journeysThe £2.91m proposals aim to reduce bus delays whilst improving the street environment for visitors and s
Leeds to Bradford transport improvements complete
The A647 Stanningley Road bus infrastructure improvements to ease congestion in peak times along the Leeds to Bradford route is complete
We'd like to thank you for your patience whilst we have b
Update on the A647 Bus Corridor Scheme
The A647 has undergone a lot of work recently and on Armley Road/ Pickering Street/ Canal Road:• Carriageway widening works are progressing on Armley Road and are 70% completed.• Surfacing has commenc
Work is well under way at Ledgard Way junction
There's been a lot of work going on at Ledgard Way junction since we started in September. Here's a video that explains the changes that have been made: Thank you for your patience whilst we
A647 Bus Priority Corridor - New information available
As part of the Connecting Leeds project, Leeds City Council are transforming travel by making a range of transport improvements in key locations across the city. Improving our bus network and developi
New Information Available
Connecting Leeds consulted on our proposals for the Bradford to Leeds route in early 2018 and then again on revised plans in Autumn 2018. Following the consultation further work was undertaken to cons
Share your views on new opportunities for Leeds transport
Thank you for taking part in the first phase of consultation on the Connecting Leeds plans to transform our bus network. We have modified our plans following the initial public consultation to enhance
Share your views on new opportunities for Leeds transport
Thank you for taking part in the first phase of consultation on the Connecting Leeds plans to transform the bus network in February and March 2018. Leeds City Council received over 4,000 contribution
3,000 contributions, and more wanted!
The first phase of the public consultation on Leeds City Council’s plans to transform the city’s bus network is now underway. The launch event on 20 February was covered by the BBC and the Yorkshir
Week 1 update: great start, meetings coming up in March
We’ve had a fantastic initial response to Leeds City Council’s plans to transform the city’s bus network and to improve Armley Gyratory.Please help us spread word of this consultation and promote com
Meet the team
Leeds City Council will be delivering the scheme
WSP is Leeds City Council's development partner and will be advising the Council on the development of improvements to the Leeds to Bradford route.
News
Armley Town Street: Highway proposals aim to improve public transport and active travel journeys
Armley Town Street: Highway proposals aim to improve public transport and active travel journeysThe £2.91m proposals aim to reduce bus delays whilst improving the street environment for visitors and s
Leeds to Bradford transport improvements complete
The A647 Stanningley Road bus infrastructure improvements to ease congestion in peak times along the Leeds to Bradford route is complete
We'd like to thank you for your patience whilst we have b
Update on the A647 Bus Corridor Scheme
The A647 has undergone a lot of work recently and on Armley Road/ Pickering Street/ Canal Road:• Carriageway widening works are progressing on Armley Road and are 70% completed.• Surfacing has commenc
Work is well under way at Ledgard Way junction
There's been a lot of work going on at Ledgard Way junction since we started in September. Here's a video that explains the changes that have been made: Thank you for your patience whilst we
A647 Bus Priority Corridor - New information available
As part of the Connecting Leeds project, Leeds City Council are transforming travel by making a range of transport improvements in key locations across the city. Improving our bus network and developi
New Information Available
Connecting Leeds consulted on our proposals for the Bradford to Leeds route in early 2018 and then again on revised plans in Autumn 2018. Following the consultation further work was undertaken to cons
Share your views on new opportunities for Leeds transport
Thank you for taking part in the first phase of consultation on the Connecting Leeds plans to transform our bus network. We have modified our plans following the initial public consultation to enhance
Share your views on new opportunities for Leeds transport
Thank you for taking part in the first phase of consultation on the Connecting Leeds plans to transform the bus network in February and March 2018. Leeds City Council received over 4,000 contribution
3,000 contributions, and more wanted!
The first phase of the public consultation on Leeds City Council’s plans to transform the city’s bus network is now underway. The launch event on 20 February was covered by the BBC and the Yorkshir
Week 1 update: great start, meetings coming up in March
We’ve had a fantastic initial response to Leeds City Council’s plans to transform the city’s bus network and to improve Armley Gyratory.Please help us spread word of this consultation and promote com
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About the project
Find out more about the project.
Bradford Road between Gain Lane and Ederoyd Grove
Our proposals will help to eliminate bus delays of up to 10 minutes for services along this section.
Bradford to Leeds Route - Scheme Update
Work will start on this scheme in November 2020. The plans have changed in response to consultation feedback and the detailed design process. Find out more here.
Armley Road and Canal Street
The proposals eliminate bus delays of up to 18 minutes.
Armley Road between Ledgard Way and Pickering Street
The proposals will provide a better pedestrian environment and quicker journey times.
Stanningley Road between Town End and Armley Ridge Road
Our proposal will improve average journey time for all users by 5 minutes and eliminate bus delays of up to 15 minutes.
Stanningley Road Junction with Hough Lane
This improvement will make journeys for all users an average 2 minutes quicker.
Dawsons Corner Junction
Our proposals will make journeys for all users an average of 4 minutes quicker.
Dawsons Corner
Dawsons Corner is one of the most congested junctions in the city. Improving the junction will reduce delays for all traffic, including buses.
Stanningley Road and Armley Road
We’ve identified two opportunities to deliver quicker bus journeys and more reliable services between Armley Park and Armley Gyratory.
Stanningley Road and Stanningley Bypass
We’ve identified two opportunities to deliver quicker bus journeys and more reliable services between Swinnow Lane and Armley Park.
Bradford Road, Town Street and Stanningley Bypass
We’ve identified two opportunities to deliver quicker bus journeys and more reliable services between the Leeds/Bradford boundary and Half Mile Lane.
Team
Leeds City Council will be delivering the scheme
WSP is Leeds City Council's development partner and will be advising the Council on the development of improvements to the Leeds to Bradford route.