The roadworks through Meanwood have been a hot topic of discussion for residents, particularly as they have seen issues get “much worse” in recent weeks.
Traffic has been “carnage”, business has be down and it is “like an obstacle course” for residents trying to navigate their way around the district.
The junction works involve the introduction of wider footways, signalised junctions and crossings and a cycle lane across the border of two wards at a cost of £700,000.
Leeds Council said the works were agreed after “extensive consultation”, adding: “The scheme aims to make the area a less car dominated environment, assists pedestrians (particularly the elderly) to cross these busy junctions safely and aims to reduce the injury collision record.”
Pictures in the gallery below display the current state of the district, which this year was named as one of the “UK’s coolest neighbourhoods”.
7. 'It's chaos'
After visiting the district - which was recently named one of the 'coolest' in the UK - everyone we spoke to described the roadworks as "chaos" for drivers and residents. | James Hardisty
8. 'Really unsafe'
One woman said that the footpaths and temporary crossings introduced as a result of the work are “really unsafe”, saying: “It’s not safe to cross the road as the pedestrian crossings aren’t easily marked so people are fearing for their lives.” | James Hardisty
9. 'Much worse'
Though the work began in March, residents said that the issues had become "much worse" in recent weeks | James Hardisty
10. 'Carnage'
Diversions and one-way routes to help bypass the works have also led to “carnage” for drivers, one resident said. “It seems to be something different every week as it keeps changing”, she said. “Even the smallest trip has turned into an absolute nightmare for everybody.” | James Hardisty
11. Affecting business
The owner of one bar said that business during the week was down 50 per cent because "no one wants to sit outside" | James Hardisty
12. 'Extensive consultation'
Responding to concerns, the council said that the design was agreed after "extensive consultation". They said: "The scheme aims to make the area a less car dominated environment, assists pedestrians (particularly the elderly) to cross these busy junctions safely and aims to reduce the injury collision record." | James Hardisty