Media centre

Monday 31 Jan 2022

Work starts to improve traffic flow at Leeds station car park

Region & Route:

Eastern

| Eastern: North & East

Traffic will soon flow better at Leeds station’s short-stay car park as Network Rail improve the layout this month.

The drop-off zone will be extended and a new anti-clockwise traffic system will clearly separate the area from the rest of the car park to help ease congestion at busy times.

Safety will also be enhanced as a new walking route with marked pedestrian crossings will be installed, as well as a new zebra crossing at the entrance to the car park with speed bumps on the approach.

The car park will need to be closed overnight from 23:30 until 05:30 between Monday 31 January and Friday 18 February while this work takes place. The drop-off point will remain in use throughout to minimise the impact on passengers.

Nick Cooper, Leeds Station Manager for Network Rail, said: “We’re making important changes to improve safety for both drivers and pedestrians using our short-stay car park. These improvements will help traffic flow better and make it easier for our passengers to catch a train or leave the station, especially during busy times.

“I’m sorry to anyone who is inconvenienced by the overnight closures and encourage passengers to speak to a member of the station team if they need any help.”

Further work to improve the short-stay car park at Leeds station will follow later in 2022.

ENDS