Currently, the HS2 route through Leeds cuts through several housing estates and cuts across motorways which will cause years of disruption and delays for demoltion and construction. This is how Leeds will be affected, according to HS2's own documents, if the route DOES go ahead as planned.
5. Asda national HQ in Leeds
Asda's national headquarters in Leeds City Centre will be demolished if the current route goes ahead as planned.
6. Hilton Hotel, Leeds centre
The hotel is one of 26 businesses set to be knocked down for HS2 to be built in the current plans
7. 25 businesses in Hunslet
The route in Hunslet, Leeds will require 25 businesses to be knocked down including The Queens at Stourton Public House and Leeds Specialist Autism Services.
8. Mecca Bingo
Mecca Bingo is just one of the businesses which will be bulldozed for the works