Public consultation to be held on new bus and cycle route plans for key Leeds to Wakefield roads

Proposals would see £22.5 million of investment into the A61 and the A639 connecting Leeds and Wakefield

The proposed package of measures include dedicated bus lanes and cycle lanes, new crossings, wider pavements and footpaths.

The proposed package of measures include dedicated bus lanes and cycle lanes, new crossings, wider pavements and footpaths, and smart traffic lights to ease congestion, planting of new trees and public realm improvements. “Both routes are currently dominated by cars, and by making these improvements we can encourage people to use more sustainable methods of travel such as walking and cycling which reduce our impact on the environment and can also improve our health and wellbeing.”“This is a significant investment in two key routes that are well-used by local traffic as well as people travelling from the Wakefield District to Leeds for work or education.

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