New York Road Tunnel, located just outside the city centre and on Leeds inner ring road, closed to all vehicles on Monday, February 12 until the autumn to enable essential maintenance of the New York Road Flyover.
Leeds City Council along with construction partner Balfour Beatty will carry out repair works and replace 27 bearings on New York Road Flyover.
A full traffic management plan with signed diversions will be in place throughout the closure, which has faced criticism from local residents.
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Bearing replacement on the flyover is a vital process that is only completed every 25-50 years. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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Advance signage and notices will inform road users well in advance and during the closure. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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The flyover will remain open while tunnel works are completed. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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During the closure, pedestrians and cyclists can safely cross Marsh Lane under the flyover, managed by the on-site construction team. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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Older bridges, such as the New York Road Flyover, require substantial temporary works with heavy equipment including temporary foundations to support the bridge at each bearing. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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The news comes amid a host of local road closures, including to the nearby Armley Gyratory last month. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty