Leeds Bus Diversions and Roadworks Update
Motorists in Leeds will experience disruptions due to roadworks affecting several key routes. The A64 Flyover, New York Road and Marsh Lane slip road will undergo roadworks from Monday, November 3, from 7pm to 6am.
Bus Service 7 Diversions
- Service 7 (THE) towards Leeds Bus Station will divert via Marsh Lane and York Street.
- Service 7 towards Harrogate will divert via St Peter’s Street, Duke Street, and Marsh Lane.
- The Victoria L bus stop on Vicar Lane will be skipped during this period.
Other Road Closures and Diversions
Potternewton Lane, Potternewton will be closed for roadworks from Monday, November 3 to Tuesday, November 18, 9:30am to 3:30pm daily. First Bus number 7 will divert via Scott Hall Road and Stainbeck Lane in both directions.
Road closures and diversions caused by the demolition and reconstruction of the Station Road bridge in Cross Gates continue.
The Farsley ring road, from Dawsons Corner roundabout to Rodley roundabout, will be closed from 8pm to 5am on November 3 and 4. Widespread disruptions at Dawsons Corner and the Stanningley Bypass will persist until May 2026.
The closure of the Wide Lane slip road in Morley has been extended by 12 weeks, lasting until Sunday, November 30, affecting services 65, 200, and 201.
Reopened and Ending Closures
Station Road in Kippax has reopened following roadworks, and the closure on Branch Road, Lower Wortley, is due to end on Friday, November 7.
“In a welcome boost to city services, Station Road in Kippax has reopened following roadworks.”
Summary: Multiple roadworks in Leeds are causing extended bus diversions and closures, with some routes reopening soon, affecting commuters until mid-2026.