The council has recently introduced a new scheme to charge companies for peak-time roadworks

Leeds drivers face some of the longest-running roadworks in the UK, according to a new study ranking the cities where motorists could be facing the greatest frustration.

Leeds has been ranked 24th out of 54 UK cities for roadworks disruption, with works lasting an average of almost 99 days.

The study by FLBR Motorsport looked at the number of active or planned roadworks in each city alongside how long they typically remain in place.

Leeds drivers face some of the longest-running roadworks in the UK, according to a new study | Gerard Binks

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Leeds recorded 0.94 roadworks per 10,000 residents, but the average duration was 98.9 days - the 15th-longest average across all 54 cities analysed.

Its overall Roadworks Frustration Score was 14.92.

The figures come as a new scheme has been introduced across Leeds aimed at tackling the disruption caused by roadworks.

From October 5, companies carrying out works on some of the city's busiest roads during peak periods can now face charges of up to £2,500 a day under Leeds City Council's new lane rental scheme.

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The scheme covers around 10% of Leeds' road network and is designed to encourage utilities, developers and other organisations to carry out work at quieter times, work together where possible and complete projects more efficiently.

The charges also apply to roadworks carried out or commissioned by the council itself. Any surplus revenue is intended to be reinvested in highway maintenance and improvements.

Leeds is the second-highest ranked Yorkshire city for roadworks frustration in the new study.

Only Wakefield ranks higher, coming 23rd overall with a Roadworks Frustration Score of 15.23.

Wakefield has almost three times as many active or planned roadworks per 10,000 residents as Leeds, with 2.76. However, its roadworks last an average of just 45.3 days, according to the research.

Elsewhere in Yorkshire, Bradford ranks 32nd with a score of 11.06, while Sheffield is 36th with 8.93.

York comes 37th with 8.16, followed by Doncaster in 43rd place with 6.67. Kingston upon Hull is further down the table in 51st place, with a score of 2.36.