Road users are being warned to prepare for delays as the next phase of major engineering work takes place at Dawsons Corner.
A major traffic switch will be in place from 11pm on Friday, 24 April until 5am on Monday, 27 April. There will be full weekend closures of the Ring Road Farsley (A6120) and Bradford Road (B6157). The two‑way traffic routes of Bradford Road (A647) and Stanningley Bypass will remain open.
In the run‑up to the weekend, from today (Monday, 20 April) until Friday, 24 April, there will be an eastbound lane closure on Bradford Road (B6157). Access to New Pudsey Station and Owlcotes Shopping Centre will be maintained throughout the works.
Fully signed vehicle and pedestrian diversions will be in place, and people travelling through the area are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
The £44 million scheme aims to reduce congestion, improve safety and create better routes for all road users at this key gateway into the city.
Construction began in May 2025 to upgrade the junction at Dawsons Corner (A647/A6120). The scheme forms part of the council’s Connecting Leeds transport strategy, helping to maintain and improve the city’s Inner and Outer Ring Roads, supporting future growth and providing smoother, more reliable journeys.
Dawsons Corner connects two of Leeds’ most important transport routes, with around 57,000 vehicles and 1,200 pedestrians and cyclists travelling through the junction each day.
A Leeds City Council’s spokesperson, said: “We are carrying out major construction work to enlarge the junction, making it safer and more reliable for everyone who uses it. These improvements are vital not only to improve traffic flow and air quality, but also to support future housing and economic growth.
“The traffic switch taking place between 24 and 27 April marks a significant milestone in the project, with noticeable changes to how people access the Ring Road (A6120) and Bradford Road (B6157). We have written to thousands of local residents and businesses to make sure they are aware of what to expect.
“We appreciate that this work will cause disruption, and we ask people to plan ahead, allow more time for their journeys, follow the signed diversions and be patient as everyone adjusts to the new layout. Thank you to everyone for their continued understanding while these improvements are delivered.”
Dawsons Corner connects two of Leeds’ most important transport routes, with around 57,000 vehicles and 1,200 pedestrians and cyclists travelling through the junction each day.
The Dawsons Corner upgrade is scheduled to be completed in early 2027. Updates on the scheme are also available here.
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Look at all the time people are saving on their journeys for last 12 months and next 6 months never to be regained from immaginary improved traffic flow to/from a limited number of carriage ways before and after the “improved” roundabout