Driving around the city seems to be becoming more of a hassle for commuters, at least according to comments we received from the Yorkshire Evening Post Facebook page when the topic of roads you’d tell your family and friends never to travel on if they come to Leeds.
Be it potholes that prove to be a challenge for suspensions, cycle lanes widened, but preventing through traffic from flowing naturally in and out of the city centre, through to important arteries to transport hubs, becoming nothing more than car parks.
We’ve looked through your local knowledge provided and have taken the 13 worst offenders you suggested - and wouldn’t even wish upon your worst enemy.
1. Harehills Lane & Harehills Road
This area was the most frequently cited by readers, not necessarily for the road layout itself, but for the unpredictable nature of the driving and parking. Double parking, sudden stops, and "inconsiderate" manoeuvres are considered some of the readers' reasons why they'd suggest avoiding. | Google Street View
2. Headingley Lane & Otley Road
The extreme congestion and a feeling that the road is becoming "un-drivable" were the most common complaints of this stretch of Leeds' roads. What used to be a standard commute has now instead become a point of frustration, with many readers complaining about the widening of cycle paths. | Google Street View
3. Stanningley Bypass
Specifically mentioned for the stretch between Bramley Town End and the Swinnow slip road, this high-speed route is reportedly plagued by deep dips and ridges that have become high-speed hazards. | Google Street View
4. Armley Gyratory
Even after years of roadworks intended to improve it, the Gyratory remains one of the most feared junctions in the city. Confusing lane markings and drivers' panic-switching lanes at the last second are some of the complaints readers revealed. | Steve Riding
5. City centre
Many readers suggested that the sheer number of no entry signs and new bus lanes has made visiting the city centre by car a "pointless exercise." One reader commented: "I've lived in Leeds all my life but find it impossible to drive in the city centre now because of all the no-entry, one-way, and bus lanes." | James Hardisty
6. Water Lane
Located near the South Bank, locals said this is a prime example of the city’s deteriorating road surfaces. They said deep ruts and potholes are the threats that pose issues for drivers. | Google Street View