Bus Diversions and Roadworks in Leeds
Motorists in Leeds will experience disruptions due to ongoing roadworks affecting several key routes.
A64 Flyover and Surrounding Roads
The A64 Flyover, including New York Road and the Marsh Lane slip road, will undergo roadworks from Monday, November 3, 7pm to 6am the next day. During this time, Service 7 (THE) heading towards Leeds Bus Station will be diverted via Marsh Lane and York Street. The same service towards Harrogate will reroute through St Peter’s Street, Duke Street, and Marsh Lane. The Victoria L bus stop on Vicar Lane will be skipped throughout the works.
Potternewton Lane Closure
Potternewton Lane in Potternewton will be closed for roadworks from Monday, November 3 to Tuesday, November 18, between 9:30am and 3:30pm daily. First Bus number 7 will divert using Scott Hall Road and Stainbeck Lane in both directions.
Station Road Bridge and Farsley Ring Road
Road closures and bus diversions continue for the demolition and reconstruction of Station Road bridge in Cross Gates. The Farsley ring road, between Dawsons Corner and Rodley roundabouts, will be closed from 8pm to 5am on November 3 and 4. Additionally, disruptions around Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass will persist until May 2026.
Wide Lane Slip Road Closure
The closure of the Wide Lane slip road in Morley has been extended by 12 weeks, now lasting until Sunday, November 30. Bus services 65, 200, and 201 will follow diversion routes.
Reopenings
Station Road in Kippax has reopened following roadworks. The closure of Branch Road in Lower Wortley is scheduled to end on Friday, November 7.
“Services 65, 200 and 201 will divert during the Wide Lane slip road closure.”
Summary: Roadworks across Leeds are causing widespread bus diversions and road closures, impacting key routes until late November and beyond, with select reopenings providing relief.
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