Dawsons Corner: Underground reservoir latest step in roads upgrade programme
An underground reservoir designed to prevent flooding is the latest phase of works on a main route connecting Leeds and Bradford. Work began on the A647 Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass upgrade in May 2025 and is due to be completed early next year. The next step is the installation of a water attenuation tank, […]
Leeds: Major upgrade work at Dawsons Corner junction this weekend
Road users in Leeds are being urged to plan ahead this week as significant work takes place at Dawsons Corner as part of a major upgrade of the junction. A major traffic switch will take place from 11pm on Friday 24 April until 5am on Monday 27 April, during which time there will be full […]
Camera enforcement trial launches at two School Streets in Leeds
Leeds City Council has introduced camera enforcement at two existing School Streets to improve compliance with traffic restrictions and support safer and more sustainable travel. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras are now in operation at Chapel Allerton Primary School and Hugh Gaitskell Primary School to support the enforcement of School Street restrictions already in place. School Streets help create a safer and more pleasant […]
Leeds becomes first Yorkshire council to trial new EV charging technology
Leeds City Council is the first council in Yorkshire to make ‘cross-pavement’ EV charging available to residents. Up to 115,000 households without off-street parking can now apply for an installation, allowing them to charge from their home supply. The scheme is expected to dramatically accelerate EV adoption in the city, improving air quality for thousands […]
New pothole repair tech tests continue in Leeds
Leeds City Council is exploring the use of three new pothole filling technologies which could help improve the speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness of pothole repairs across the city. The trials follow similar tests carried out last year and come after a recent report to the council’s infrastructure, investment, and inclusive growth scrutiny board on its […]
WSP extends Leeds Highways and Transportation services partnership
WSP has had its contract with Leeds City Council extended for a further four years, reflecting consistent delivery and enabling the continuation of Highways and Transportation services. The extension builds on more than 20 years of collaboration supporting the Council’s Highways, Transport and Place‑based ambitions, including the development, maintenance and enhancement of critical infrastructure across […]
Public consultation launches to improve active travel routes to schools in Leeds
Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce new measures on streets surrounding schools in Middleton and Halton Moor to improve access to schools and local amenities by making walking, wheeling, and cycling safer and more accessible. Elements Primary School in Middleton, and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and College in Halton Moor are busy schools, […]
From insight to execution – Mabey Hire monitoring on critical Leeds flyover scheme
When it came to replacing the bridge bearings on the New York Road Flyover in Leeds city centre, Mabey Hire’s monitoring technology proved vital throughout, with the insight feeding into the new bearing design and assisting with the safe delivery of the jacking operation, whereby the bridge deck was lifted by a precise 2mm. The […]
RoadTrace by AISIN and Qi launch predictive road safety pilot with Leeds City Council
RoadTrace by AISIN, the world’s first connected-vehicle-based platform for identifying high-probability KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) crash sites, has launched a new predictive road safety pilot in West Yorkshire. The project is backed by national grant funding from The Road Safety Trust and delivered in partnership with Qi Managed Services Ltd, Citisense, Leeds City Council, and Metis Consultants. Developed by AISIN, a global […]
Road Safety Week: RoadTrace by AISIN and Qi launch predictive road safety pilot with Leeds City Council
RoadTrace by AISIN, the world’s first connected-vehicle-based platform for identifying high-probability KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) crash sites, has launched a new predictive road safety pilot in West Yorkshire. The project is backed by national grant funding from The Road Safety Trust and delivered in partnership with Qi Managed Services Ltd, Citisense, Leeds City Council, and Metis Consultants. Developed by AISIN, a global […]