Drivers warned of widespread parking bans, road closures and traffic changes
Drivers are being warned of widespread temporary parking bans, road closures and traffic changes taking effect across the city.
Leeds City Council has introduced a large package of temporary traffic measures under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, covering parking, turning movements, speed limits and full road closures.
The changes are being brought in to allow essential works to be carried out safely and to manage traffic during major sporting events.
Several on-street parking bays will be suspended to allow scaffolding and construction works to take place, while additional no-waiting restrictions will be introduced on sections of residential roads.
Some parking suspensions will operate 24 hours a day, while others will apply overnight only during specified periods.
A number of temporary road closures are planned to allow gas main replacement, electrical supply connections and carriageway resurfacing.
Elsewhere, temporary left- and right-turn bans will be introduced at junctions during daytime and evening working hours, with diversion routes signed where required.
Access for emergency vehicles and residents will be maintained throughout the works.
Several roads will see temporary or permanent 20mph speed limits introduced as part of wider road safety and neighbourhood traffic schemes.
The council has also confirmed further speed management changes in residential areas, with details available on request.
Additional traffic controls will be put in place on event days at Headingley Stadium and Elland Road, including no-stopping zones and road closures before and after fixtures.
These measures will operate around rugby and football matches scheduled throughout 2026, with restrictions adjusted if fixtures are rearranged or additional events are held.
A public bridleway has been closed due to safety concerns following structural damage, with the restriction expected to remain in place for up to six months.
No official diversion is available in this case.
Residents can request copies of the traffic orders or submit objections or representations by contacting the council’s Traffic Regulation Order team.
The deadline for responses on proposals still under consultation is February 9, 2026.