Works began on Thursday, January 4, which has seen the introduction of a one-way system running west to east along the length of Sovereign Street from Neville Street towards Swinegate.
The scheme has allowed for the construction of a segregated two-way cycle track along the other side of Sovereign Street.
Delivered as part of a package of cycling and walking improvements, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the proposals were initially met by widespread criticism from Yorkshire Evening Post readers.
Upgraded traffic lights, installed at the junction between Sovereign Street and Neville Street, are to be officially switched on tomorrow (Thursday, April 25).
YEP photographer James Hardisty headed along to capture these shots of the new route...
7. New Sovereign Street one-way system
Sovereign Street connects Neville Street and Leeds station to Swinegate and Call Lane. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
8. New Sovereign Street one-way system
The one-way system runs west to east along the length of Sovereign Street from Neville Street towards Swinegate. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
9. New Sovereign Street one-way system
The initial proposals were met by widespread criticism by Yorkshire Evening Post readers. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
10. New Sovereign Street one-way system
One YEP reader previously described the scheme as “insane and unreasonable”. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
11. New Sovereign Street one-way system
It is hoped that these improvements will help link neighbouring cycling and walking projects including the Sustainable Travel Gateway scheme at Leeds City Station | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
12. New Sovereign Street one-way system
The scheme is being delivered through the Combined Authority’s Transforming Cities Fund programme, which is aimed at making it easier for people to walk, cycle and use public transport. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty