All Leeds bus diversions and cancellations as Whincover Drive, Old Farnley shuts for resurfacing work

A busy bus route in Leeds is set to shut for resurfacing works.

Whincover Drive, Old Farnley, will be closed due to resurfacing works from today (Monday, January 5) to Friday, January 16 between 9.30am and 3.30pm each day. Services 15, 42 and 80 may experience delays during these works.

Stock image of a bus in Leeds city centre. Whincover Drive, Old Farnley, will be closed due to resurfacing works from today.placeholder image
Stock image of a bus in Leeds city centre. Whincover Drive, Old Farnley, will be closed due to resurfacing works from today. | YEP

Meanwhile in Horsforth, Brownberrie Lane, will be closed due to roadworks on from 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday evening (January 7). Service 27 will be diverting via Broadgate Lane, Church Avenue, Church Lane, Fink Hill, Broadway, Ring Road, A65 Rawdon Road, Leeds Road and Harrogate Road in both directions.

Wider long-term disruption to Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass is expected to remain in place until early 2027.

Bletchley Avenue, Bletchley Road and Low Hall Road also remain closed until further notice.

In a welcome boost to city services, First Bus, Arriva and Transdev have returned to their normal timetables after the festive season.

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