A busy 2023 for transport related changes saw the completion of the pedestrianisation of City Square, the addition of further bus gates in Leeds city centre, while Leeds Bradford Airport unveiled its new and improved Check-in Hall A.
In a similarly busy 2024, Mayor Tracy Brabin made a landmark decision to franchise West Yorkshire’s bus network and Leeds City Council announced a new 50mph speed limit for several rural roads across the city.
Meanwhile, expected changes across 2025 include the completion of the highly-anticipated White Rose Railway Station and the new footbridges across the Armley Gyratory.
So, as we prepare to welcome in the New Year, it is time to look forward and back at Leeds’ continually changing travel scene.
7. 2025: Armley Gyratory works
Work to widen the roads, make access easier for pedestrians and improve several footbridges around the Armley Gyratory is due to be completed in 2025. | Simon Hulme
8. 2024: Leeds Bradford Airport security upgrade
From February 2024, Leeds Bradford Airport introduced its new next-generation security equipment - meaning passengers will no longer need to remove items from their cabin baggage. | Submit
9. 2025: M621 improvements
National Highways major improvements to the M621 motorway between junctions 1 and 7 in Leeds is due to be completed in 2025. | Tony Johnson
10. 2024: New Garforth station bridge
Opening in July 2024, the new £6 million Garforth station ‘Beacon' bridge, so-called due to the striking design of its two lift shafts, is the first of its kind in the UK and will give rail passengers a safe, step-free option at the station. | Simon Hulme
11. 2025: Mass transit scheme consultation
Consultation work on phase one of West Yorkshire’s proposed mass transit scheme, which aims to connect St James’ Hospital with the White Rose Shopping Centre, as well as Leeds and Bradford will continue in 2025. | Submit
12. 2024: Rural speed limit reduction
In April 2024, Leeds City Council officially approved plans to reduce the speed limit on several high-speed rural roads from the 60mph national average down to 50mph. | Ben Birchall/PA Wire