Leeds bus diversions: Boost to city services as Kirkstall Road and Wellington Street reopen after emergency repairs
City Centre bus services are set for a boost this week following the completion of emergency repairs to a burst water main on the West Street Gyratory.
The repairs at the junction where Kirkstall Road connects to Wellington Street on the approach to the city has been causing traffic chaos this week.
Bus services this week have reported delays of up to 45 minutes as a result of the emergency works with a separate issue at Armley Road putting additional strain on the traffic network.
The council has advised that the Armley Road gas works have now been completed with West Street Gyratory due to reopen this weekend.
Other disruptions this week include Church Lane in Garforth which is expected to be shut until Friday (October 28).
Service 163 will be diverted via Kippax Lane End and Lidget Lane with the 175 diversion still to be advised.
Meanwhile Regent Street remains closed overnight (8pm to 5.30am) until further notice. Service 42 will divert via Eastgate, St Peter’s Street, Duke Street, Marsh Lane, Burmantofts Street and Beckett Street while service X99 will divert via Vicar Lane, North Street and Roundhay Road.
Roadworks
Services 4, 4F, 7, 7A, 7S, X7 16 & 16A: City Square will be closed to general traffic for the safety of pedestrians and contractors.
Services 163 & 175: Church Lane in Garforth closed for roadworks.
Services 164 & 175: Church Lane in Micklefield is closed until Monday, October 31.
Services 42 & X99: Regent Street, Leeds closed overnight due to roadworks until further notice.