It's the major commuter route connecting Leeds and Bradford with a claim to fame. Stanningley Bypass was opened in the early 1970s aimed at easing traffic congestion. But it's relationship with motorists and city folk has been an uneasy one down the decades. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, which showcase the changing face of the dual carriageway through the years. READ MORE: The story of a rocky road that took Leeds more than 40 years to finish LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
2. Stanningley Bypass
April 1967 and Eric Fryer, of Woodnook Farm surveys the progress of Stanninglery Bypass which cuts through his land. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Stanningley Bypass
Work on the Bypass began around 1968, at a time when, like many other places, Stanningley was mostly green fields and wilderness. This undated photo showcases 'rush hour' just after it was officially opened. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Stanningley Bypass
May 1971 and this shows section two of Stanningley Bypass completed. | YPN
5. Stanningley Bypass
Another view of the Bypass just after it had opened to motorists in the early 1970s. Have you spotted the workman looking at the drains? | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Stanningley Bypass
June 1981 and motorists queue to negotiate a ramp on Stanningley Bypass. | YPN Photo: YPN