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
13. Stanningley Bypass
A view of the Bypass at Dawson's Corner roundabout in May 1992. The road continued to exact a growing toll of deaths and injuries among motorists and pedestrians. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Stanningley Bypass
Is this the Bypass you remember? Pictured here in June 1992. | YPN Photo: YPN
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