Leeds public notices: Temporary speed limits on M1 and traffic restrictions

Every week, we sift through the latest public notices in Leeds and surrounding areas to bring you the most eye-catching, controversial, or significant proposals.

Whether you're a neighbour, a property watcher, or just curious about what's changing, here’s what’s in the pipeline this week.

M1 Motorway (Junction 46) West Yorkshire - Temporary Speed Limit

Notice has been given that National Highways intends to make an order on the M1 motorway to enable carriageway widening and associated works to be carried out safely.

The works are expected to start on Monday, April 27 and are expected to continue for 10 weeks, or until completed. During works, temporary 30 mph speed restrictions will be in plce 24 hours a day on the M1:

• southern circulatory carriageway at Junction 46;
• southbound entry slip road at Junction 46; and
• dedicated link road connecting the M1 southbound with the A63 at Selby Road.

The Order comes into force on 26th April 2026 and has a maximum duration of eighteen months. For enquiries, contact Customer Contact Centre on 03001235000 or [email protected].

Leeds, Rawdon/Rodley/Wortley & other areas - Temporary Traffic Restrictions, to allow for various works

Leeds City Council has made several temporary traffic orders for works and events across the city:

• Bagley Lane, Rodley (left turn restriction onto Chiltern Court): April 14, 2026 (9am–3pm)
• Leeds Road / Harrogate Road / Micklefield Lane, Rawdon (closures & right turn bans): From April 2 to May 3, 2026 (24hrs where applicable)
• Tinshill Drive, Weetwood (partial closure near Otley Old Road): April 3–19, 2026
• Oakwood Lane, Harehills (road closure): April 3–19, 2026 (24hrs)
• Cross Cliff Road, Hyde Park (road closure): April 2–14, 2026 (24hrs)
• Valley Road, Kippax (closure at Leeds Road junction): April 7–17, 2026 (24hrs)
• Austhorpe Lane, Cross Gates (vehicle & pedestrian closure – railway works): April 7, 2026 – January 15, 2027
• Amberley Road, Upper Wortley (closure outside Amber Cottage): April 7–15, 2026 (24hrs)
• Richmond Street, Burmantofts (road closure): April 6–17, 2026 (24hrs)

Headingley (Cricket Events – Traffic Management Measures):

Restrictions including road closures, one-way systems, parking controls, and taxi-only bays will apply on multiple match days between April and September 2026 around St Michael’s Lane, Kirkstall Lane, Cardigan Road and surrounding streets.

Access for residents and emergency services will be maintained where possible. Diversions will be signposted for all closures.

How to have your say

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