Leeds City Centre Cycle Improvements – Dewsbury Road 

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Update August 2023:

Dewsbury Road began in October 2022 and is estimated to be complete by the end of summer 2023.

Work on Western Gateway began in November 2022 and was completed July 2023. Work also began on Crown Point Road in November 2022 and is estimated to be complete by the end of summer 2023.

For the Southern Gateway, works began January 2023 and is estimated to finish March 2024.


Please note - this consultation is now closed.

To view the outcome report of this public consultation, please click here.

The following information on this webpage was presented between 9 February and 15 March 2022 for everyone to understand the proposals and fill out the survey:


We would like to hear your views on plans to extend the cycle lane on Dewsbury Road.

In early 2021, Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority consulted on proposals for cycle improvements at five locations across the city centre, aimed at plugging missing links in the existing cycling network at five locations across the city centre.

We would now like to hear your views on proposals for the sixth, and final, location of the Leeds City Centre Cycle Improvements scheme, which is located on Dewsbury Road.

Before you complete the survey, we recommend you read all about the proposals below and view the plans here (opens new web page)


Tell us your views by completing the survey here


Online Information Event

We will be hosting an online information event so you can learn more about the proposals from the project team and ask them any questions.

Date: Monday 28 February 2022

Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Please put the date in your diary, and then click on the link below to join us:

Click here to join our online event on Monday 28 February 5:30pm


Please share the details with other people who would be interested in attending.


Overview of the scheme

The plan below shows the Dewsbury Road cycling proposals, and how this connects to existing cycling routes and the five locations previously consulted on:

  • Western Gateway
  • Southern Gateway
  • Eastern Gateway
  • Crown Point Bridge Gateway
  • Holbeck Connector

Overview map of the Leeds city centre cycling routes


Our proposals for Dewsbury Road

The Dewsbury Road extension will provide the final missing link in South Leeds, connecting Middleton, Beeston and Hunslet with the city centre.

The key features include:

  • A continuous three-metre-wide, two-way segregated cycle track
  • A new wider pavement
  • New side road crossings for people walking and cycling

There are currently two traffic lanes on part of Dewsbury Road, which are underused, and proposals include removing one of these to make space for the cycle track.


Aims of the Dewsbury Road scheme

The scheme is part of the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) programme which is aimed at making it easier for people to walk, cycle and use public transport.

The key aims of this scheme are to:

  • Enable more people to walk and cycle, either for short trips or as part of a longer journey by public transport, including journeys to and from Leeds Rail Station
  • Connect more people with jobs, education, training and leisure opportunities
  • Help tackle the climate emergency on our way to becoming a net zero carbon economy by 2038


Have your say

To make it easier for you to see where the proposals are, we have divided the route into three zones.

Before completing the survey, we recommend you view the zone plans and read more about the proposals by clicking here (opens in a new tab)



If you would like to ask a question, contact us, or request this information in an alternative format, you can do so using the following methods:

  • ask a question using the Q&A tool at the end of this webpage
  • email on yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
  • phone (MetroLine Information Service) on 0113 245 7676
  • post* at Freepost CONSULTATION TEAM (WYCA)

*Please note that, due to COVID-19, many staff are working from home and therefore there will be delays in receiving any postal contributions. It is recommended that you contact us via email if possible.

This engagement will close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 15 March 2022


If you would like to follow this project, or other similar projects in areas you are interested in, you can sign up to Your Voice here to keep updated.


Next steps

To see what will happen next on this Dewsbury Road scheme, please see the FAQ here (opens in a new tab)

To find out progress on the five cycling routes, making up the remainder of this scheme, please see the FAQ here (opens in a new tab)

Update August 2023:

Dewsbury Road began in October 2022 and is estimated to be complete by the end of summer 2023.

Work on Western Gateway began in November 2022 and was completed July 2023. Work also began on Crown Point Road in November 2022 and is estimated to be complete by the end of summer 2023.

For the Southern Gateway, works began January 2023 and is estimated to finish March 2024.


Please note - this consultation is now closed.

To view the outcome report of this public consultation, please click here.

The following information on this webpage was presented between 9 February and 15 March 2022 for everyone to understand the proposals and fill out the survey:


We would like to hear your views on plans to extend the cycle lane on Dewsbury Road.

In early 2021, Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority consulted on proposals for cycle improvements at five locations across the city centre, aimed at plugging missing links in the existing cycling network at five locations across the city centre.

We would now like to hear your views on proposals for the sixth, and final, location of the Leeds City Centre Cycle Improvements scheme, which is located on Dewsbury Road.

Before you complete the survey, we recommend you read all about the proposals below and view the plans here (opens new web page)


Tell us your views by completing the survey here


Online Information Event

We will be hosting an online information event so you can learn more about the proposals from the project team and ask them any questions.

Date: Monday 28 February 2022

Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Please put the date in your diary, and then click on the link below to join us:

Click here to join our online event on Monday 28 February 5:30pm


Please share the details with other people who would be interested in attending.


Overview of the scheme

The plan below shows the Dewsbury Road cycling proposals, and how this connects to existing cycling routes and the five locations previously consulted on:

  • Western Gateway
  • Southern Gateway
  • Eastern Gateway
  • Crown Point Bridge Gateway
  • Holbeck Connector

Overview map of the Leeds city centre cycling routes


Our proposals for Dewsbury Road

The Dewsbury Road extension will provide the final missing link in South Leeds, connecting Middleton, Beeston and Hunslet with the city centre.

The key features include:

  • A continuous three-metre-wide, two-way segregated cycle track
  • A new wider pavement
  • New side road crossings for people walking and cycling

There are currently two traffic lanes on part of Dewsbury Road, which are underused, and proposals include removing one of these to make space for the cycle track.


Aims of the Dewsbury Road scheme

The scheme is part of the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) programme which is aimed at making it easier for people to walk, cycle and use public transport.

The key aims of this scheme are to:

  • Enable more people to walk and cycle, either for short trips or as part of a longer journey by public transport, including journeys to and from Leeds Rail Station
  • Connect more people with jobs, education, training and leisure opportunities
  • Help tackle the climate emergency on our way to becoming a net zero carbon economy by 2038


Have your say

To make it easier for you to see where the proposals are, we have divided the route into three zones.

Before completing the survey, we recommend you view the zone plans and read more about the proposals by clicking here (opens in a new tab)



If you would like to ask a question, contact us, or request this information in an alternative format, you can do so using the following methods:

  • ask a question using the Q&A tool at the end of this webpage
  • email on yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
  • phone (MetroLine Information Service) on 0113 245 7676
  • post* at Freepost CONSULTATION TEAM (WYCA)

*Please note that, due to COVID-19, many staff are working from home and therefore there will be delays in receiving any postal contributions. It is recommended that you contact us via email if possible.

This engagement will close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 15 March 2022


If you would like to follow this project, or other similar projects in areas you are interested in, you can sign up to Your Voice here to keep updated.


Next steps

To see what will happen next on this Dewsbury Road scheme, please see the FAQ here (opens in a new tab)

To find out progress on the five cycling routes, making up the remainder of this scheme, please see the FAQ here (opens in a new tab)

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

If you have any questions about the consultation or project, let us know below.

Please note, your user name and question will be visible to others, so please don't include any personal details.

  • Share What's happening with the Beeston Active Travel Neighbourhood proposals? on Facebook Share What's happening with the Beeston Active Travel Neighbourhood proposals? on Twitter Share What's happening with the Beeston Active Travel Neighbourhood proposals? on Linkedin Email What's happening with the Beeston Active Travel Neighbourhood proposals? link

    What's happening with the Beeston Active Travel Neighbourhood proposals?

    Kennard asked over 2 years ago

    Good morning, 

    Thank you for your question on Beeston Active Travel Neighbourhood.

    We have an update from that project team:

    Two rounds of written consultation took place with affected residents and there was limited support for the active travel neighbourhood. Local ward members have reservations about taking forward a project without strong levels of support form local residents, and so at this time the project is on hold.

    Kind regards,

    Leeds City Cycle Improvements Project Team


  • Share Are there plans at all to improve any of the paths which are kind of dilapidated? on Facebook Share Are there plans at all to improve any of the paths which are kind of dilapidated? on Twitter Share Are there plans at all to improve any of the paths which are kind of dilapidated? on Linkedin Email Are there plans at all to improve any of the paths which are kind of dilapidated? link

    Are there plans at all to improve any of the paths which are kind of dilapidated?

    Webinar asked over 2 years ago

    We have a long term ambition to in fill gaps in cycle superhighway, and one aspect of this is looking at the current networks, especially the off road routes. Some of these routes are off-highway and therefore fall to other departments, such as the Transport Policy Team, to make sure they are up to specification.

  • Share Any chance of reaching Morley? on Facebook Share Any chance of reaching Morley? on Twitter Share Any chance of reaching Morley? on Linkedin Email Any chance of reaching Morley? link

    Any chance of reaching Morley?

    Webinar asked over 2 years ago

    There is a desire for cycle lanes to reach Morley, such as through the recent Town Fund. However there are some constraints, such as the gradient of the roads and a number of significant pinch points. We are keen to explore opportunities that can meet some of these needs, for example possible spurs where houses aren’t too close to road. Britannia Road and Bruntcliffe Road may be the most practical however there are no fixed plans at this time and this would depend on funding and local views.

  • Share How far past the Tommy Wass on Dewsbury road do you envisage going? on Facebook Share How far past the Tommy Wass on Dewsbury road do you envisage going? on Twitter Share How far past the Tommy Wass on Dewsbury road do you envisage going? on Linkedin Email How far past the Tommy Wass on Dewsbury road do you envisage going? link

    How far past the Tommy Wass on Dewsbury road do you envisage going?

    Webinar asked over 2 years ago

    There are long term plans to extend a route to White Rose and to Tingley in south Leeds, dependent on funding opportunities and appropriate consultation with local residents and councillors

  • Share Does the Mayor support this scheme? on Facebook Share Does the Mayor support this scheme? on Twitter Share Does the Mayor support this scheme? on Linkedin Email Does the Mayor support this scheme? link

    Does the Mayor support this scheme?

    Webinar asked over 2 years ago

    Please find a link to the press release here: Have your say on plans to extend Dewsbury Road cycle route https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/have-your-say-on-plans-to-extend-dewsbury-road-cycle-route

  • Share Do you know what the colour of the cycle ways will be? on Facebook Share Do you know what the colour of the cycle ways will be? on Twitter Share Do you know what the colour of the cycle ways will be? on Linkedin Email Do you know what the colour of the cycle ways will be? link

    Do you know what the colour of the cycle ways will be?

    Webinar asked over 2 years ago

    Cycle tracks are generally coloured at junctions and well-used private accesses, to highlight hazardous areas where there is increased conflict between cyclists and motor vehicles. Using coloured surfacing in this way serves as a warning to motor vehicle users to take additional care, which may be less effective if all of the cycle track is the same colour.

    Another area of consideration is any future maintenance requirements, such as how to ensure that the colour of the cycle lane is maintained after utility companies have undertaken repair works underground.   

  • Share As the target is 500km of cycle ways, what us the current number of cycle ways? on Facebook Share As the target is 500km of cycle ways, what us the current number of cycle ways? on Twitter Share As the target is 500km of cycle ways, what us the current number of cycle ways? on Linkedin Email As the target is 500km of cycle ways, what us the current number of cycle ways? link

    As the target is 500km of cycle ways, what us the current number of cycle ways?

    Webinar asked over 2 years ago

    Leeds City Council has set an ambitious target of 500km of cycle ways throughout the city. The TCF package introduces approximately 5.5km of two-way cycle lanes, with approximately 11km in total. A total of 266km of the core cycle network ambition has been delivered or is committed for delivery in the next three years.  

  • Share Are the slides available as a hard copy? on Facebook Share Are the slides available as a hard copy? on Twitter Share Are the slides available as a hard copy? on Linkedin Email Are the slides available as a hard copy? link

    Are the slides available as a hard copy?

    Webinar asked over 2 years ago

    Yes - you are welcome to request hard copies of materials by emailing yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk or calling MetroLine on 0113 245 7676.

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