Leeds has seen major projects in recent years to improve road safety and tackle traffic - from Armley Gyratory to Dawson’s Corner.
But the city is renowned for its busy roads, with millions commuting in and out of Leeds every year.
More than 4,230 million vehicle miles were travelled on roads in Leeds in 2025, according to the latest data from the Department for Transport (DfT).
The M621 is one of the most well-travelled roads, as the key connection from the M1 and M62 into the city centre.
But what other roads are the busiest to drive through? We asked our readers to name what they think is the busiest road in Leeds - and whether it feels safe to them. Here are their picks.
1. Kirkstall Road
Kirkstall Road, the stretch of the A65 from the city centre to Kirstall, was mentioned by Jim Parmenter as one of the city's busiest roads. He said: "Yes, it’s safe, the maximum speed is around 5mph in both directions. So nobody will have an accident anytime soon going at that speed." | Tony Johnson
2. Otley Road, Headingley
Harvinder Mahey mentioned the stretch of Otley Road (A660) through Headingley, which is currently undergoing the final stage of major work to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. He said: "Long traffic queues - and very safe." | YEP
3. Copgrove Road, Harehills
Balbir Singh said Copgrove Road, just off Roundhay Road, was one of the city's busiest due to motorists using the street to avoid Easterly Road and Oakwood Lane. | Google
4. Armley Gyratory
Armley Gyratory - which connects major routes in Leeds including the Inner Ring Road - was named the city's busiest by Henry York. | Simon Hulme
5. Ring Road (Beeston)
Leeds United's home games are always busy - and another of our readers mentioned the Ring Road at Beeston, which leads to Elland Road, on matchdays. | Google
6. M62
The motorway runs across the south of Leeds, and it was mentioned by Brenda Levett as the busiest road in Leeds. She said: "Horrendous! And does it feel safe? No certainly not." | YEP