The redesigned entrance to Leeds City Station is beginning to take shape ahead of its official opening this summer.
Work to the New Station Street entrance and the surrounding area has been gathering pace in recent months, with the installation of the station’s new front steps, 'Welcome to Leeds' clocktower and two 21-passenger lifts from Bishopgate Street.
The £46.1 million improvement scheme was originally due to be completed by September 2025, but has faced delays as a result of a series of complex works, including critical maintenance to the station’s, Mill Goit, underground structure.
Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Gerard Binks went along for a look...
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Underway since May 2022, the work is being delivered by Leeds City Council, on behalf of Network Rail as the landowner, in partnership with West Yorkshire Combined Authority. | Gerard Binks
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Work includes the installation of two 21-passenger lifts from Bishopgate street-level. | Gerard Binks
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A segregated cycling infrastructure, is also set be installed on Neville Street, Dark Neville Street and Bishopgate Street. | Gerard Binks
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Environmental improvements, including enhanced lighting and road surface treatments, are expected as part of the completed works. | Gerard Binks
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The decision to carry out work on both the station’s entrance and underground, Mill Goit, structure at the same time was designed to minimise longer-term disruption. | Gerard Binks