Faulty traffic lights causing delays in Leeds as commuters return to work

Drivers could get caught in unexpected delays ⚠️

Motorists are being warned that faulty temporary traffic lights are causing disruption on roads in Leeds this morning.

The lights on Oxford Place in the city centre are stuck on red. It is causing slow traffic as of 7.30am today (June 1), the city council is warning.

Preparation being for the construction of a one-way system to be installed on Great George Street, between Oxford Place and Park Street (Leeds General Infirmary), as construction begins on the transformative £12.76million Leeds City Links scheme, designed to enhance connectivity, accessibility, and sustainability across southern and northern sections of Leeds city centre. Picture James Hardisty. Date: 6th January 2026.placeholder image
Preparation being for the construction of a one-way system to be installed on Great George Street, between Oxford Place and Park Street (Leeds General Infirmary), as construction begins on the transformative £12.76million Leeds City Links scheme, designed to enhance connectivity, accessibility, and sustainability across southern and northern sections of Leeds city centre. Picture James Hardisty. Date: 6th January 2026. | National World Resell

Connecting Leeds, the council’s social media traffic update account, explained: “Temporary traffic signals stuck on red on Oxford Place in Leeds city centre between the Headrow and Great George Street.”

AA’s online traffic map adds: “Slow traffic due to temporary traffic signals working incorrectly on Oxford Place One Way Street from Westgate to Great George Street. Temporary traffic signals stuck on red..”

Have you been caught in the disruption this morning? Let us know by email: [email protected].

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