Significant groundwork has been carried out over the weekend and into this week, with a club spokesperson saying that “enforcement works” are ongoing.
Major construction is scheduled to take place following the current season, which will see the stadium’s capacity increase to 53,000 through the expansion of the West and North Stands and targeted alterations to the South Stand.
The development will transform Elland Road into a UEFA Category 4 stadium, placing it among the “elite venues in European football”.
The below gallery features photos charting the progress made at the ground.
1. Construction starts
Construction work has begun at Elland Road after plans to significantly develop the stadium were approved in January. | James Hardisty
2. 'Enabling works'
Fans posted pictures of the work taking place over the weekend. A club spokesperson has said that they are 'enabling works'. | James Hardisty
3. Increase capacity
Major construction activity is due to start following the end of the current season to increase the stadium capacity from 38,000 to 53,000. | James Hardisty
4. West and North Stands
Leeds City Council voted through the plans in January for the partial demolition and redevelopment of the West Stand as well as outline planning permission to increase the capacity of the North Stand. | James Hardisty
5. Seventh largest
The development will mean that the Whites will play their home fixtures at the seventh-largest football stadium in England. | James Hardisty
6. Concerns raised
Concerns about travel, parking and disruption for nearby residents were raised to officers during the application process but council members were strongly in favour. | James Hardisty