The Armley Gyratory is a key junction on the Inner Ring Road to the west of Leeds city centre. It is a major entry/exit point for traffic travelling through and into the city with an estimated 100,000 vehicles passing through it daily (pre Covid-19).
In March 2021, following extensive public consultation and feedback, plans were finalised to develop and improve the key route.
In the past few months, the route has seen the removal and installation of footbridges with the new bridges constructed to the latest specifications, providing a wider bridge deck of four metres and accessible ramps.
Last week, Spence Lane, the second of three footbridges completed around the Gyratory, was transported to the route under police escort.
13. Spence Lane footbridge is installed
Weighing around 50 tonnes, the main span of the new Spence Lane footbridge was transported under police escort - it is the second of three footbridges completed around the Gyratory so far. | Liam Sowden, Sowden Captures Photo: Liam Sowden, Sowden Captures
14. Spence Lane footbridge installed last week
Spence Lane footbridge spans 32.9 metres long and four metres wide. It will cross over the A643 and join either side by two new accessible ramps to better meet the needs of non-motorised users and people with disabilities. | Liam Sowden, Sowden Captures Photo: Liam Sowden, Sowden Captures
15. New Gelderd Road footbridge installed
The new bridges have been constructed to the latest specifications, providing a wider bridge deck of four metres and accessible ramps, to significantly improve accessibility and safety. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe