Leeds Bradford: Airport Road, Rail & Access Issues

[The Pole]

I doubt it because LCC have already proposed to close Scotland Lane as a cut through which would be fine if they sorted out the main roads to the airport but they chose to can the link road.

Exactly!

 

[White Heather]

I doubt it because LCC have already proposed to close Scotland Lane as a cut through which would be fine if they sorted out the main roads to the airport but they chose to can the link road.

Its still the plan to build a new road from the A658, North of the Avro factory, linking to the proposed new employment hub and the parkway station. Effectively the Northern end of the canned link road.

So it seems the intention is to use the parkway station for commuters coming from the Otley, Pool, Arthington and Yeadon areas, with ( as I understand it) pedestrian access from the lower end of Cookridge.

If Scotland Lane is closed to through traffic, it will not only stop people living along Scotland Lane accessing the parkway station, but also the airport. Seems a bit counter productive! It would force people to access the airport from Horsforth via Bayton Lane (itself inadequate) and create real traffic issues at the junction with Yeadon High Street and A658. It would also do little to relieve pressure on Horsforth Station, the busiest in Leeds outside of Leeds City.

But, this is Leeds. North West Leeds! Where nothing ever gets done.

 

[The Pole]

Its still the plan to build a new road from the A658, North of the Avro factory, linking to the proposed new employment hub and the parkway station. Effectively the Northern end of the canned link road.

So it seems the intention is to use the parkway station for commuters coming from the Otley, Pool, Arthington and Yeadon areas, with ( as I understand it) pedestrian access from the lower end of Cookridge.

If Scotland Lane is closed to through traffic, it will not only stop people living along Scotland Lane accessing the parkway station, but also the airport. Seems a bit counter productive! It would force people to access the airport from Horsforth via Bayton Lane (itself inadequate) and create real traffic issues at the junction with Yeadon High Street and A658. It would also do little to relieve pressure on Horsforth Station, the busiest in Leeds outside of Leeds City.

But, this is Leeds. North West Leeds! Where nothing ever gets done.

If mere mortals like us on the forum can forsee these issues why can't highly paid staff at LCC Leeds Clown College!

 

[YorkshireLad]

If mere mortals like us on the forum can forsee these issues why can't highly paid staff at LCC Leeds Clown College!

The Peter principle? Sod’s Law? Something’s gonna fit this one

 

[LBA4EVER]

We will still be talking about the proposed parkway station in 10 years time, this is leeds we are talking about here!! Powerhouse of yorkshire, 2nd financial centre of uk and 3rd most populated city but yet no one can move due to no transport infrastructure! Total joke!

 

[JRP]

We will still be talking about the proposed parkway station in 10 years time, this is leeds we are talking about here!! Powerhouse of yorkshire, 2nd financial centre of uk and 3rd most populated city but yet no one can move due to no transport infrastructure! Total joke!

We can move but only on bikes ha ha

 

[LBA4EVER]

We can move but only on bikes ha ha

Exactly 😂, nothing ever happens in leeds, all we get at most are so called road improvements that make no difference whatsoever, the only decent transport infrastructure i can think of is the new East orbital ring road

 

[The Pole]

Exactly 😂, nothing ever happens in leeds, all we get at most are so called road improvements that make no difference whatsoever, the only decent transport infrastructure i can think of is the new East orbital ring road

East being the operative word!!!!

 

[Len Fish]

We can move but only on bikes ha ha

Speaking of bikes, WYCA have just approved a new railway station at Elland costing £49 million (the original estimate was £20.3 million!) with a further £22 million to be spent on new cycling and walking routes. £22 million!! No doubt the new commitment by WYCA to the LBA Parkway will go the same way with ever increasing costs and seemingly limitless amounts to spend on cycle ways. That is if the Brabin “shovels in the ground” ever materialise.

 

[SierraHotel]

Surely, further consultations are required. After all, the LBA Parkway station project has only been 10 years in the making, thus far.

 

[The Pole]

It won't be taxis from park way station it will be Rickshaws

 

[Finger66]

It won't be taxis from park way station it will be Rickshaws

Is that the name of the new local transportation company set up purposely for it!!!!!

 

[LsS27]

Elland station was mooted when I was working in Elland.. Been retired 20 years!!

 

[SierraHotel]

This country is a total joke😡😡

 

[HX3]

The original cost was approximately £20 million for Elland in 2017. Consultation, after consultation, added delays and costs have ballooned. Similar story for LBA parkway, White Rose etc.

Meantime in Greater Manchester, their mayor seems to deliver. Our Tracy loves a chance for a photo shoot, a sound bite, a promise of something in 2040, but only ever delivers a bus lane, or an expenses bill for another unnecessary international conference that she feels the need to attend, rather than actually delivering to the people of West Yorkshire.

 

[The Pole]

It's 2081 and the girls are off to Benidorm, they got the train up from Leeds and are now on their way to the terminal at Leeds Bradford International Airport

 

[lbaspotter]

Plan ahead.

Big changes at Dawsons Corner: Plan ahead major road works next weekend

Leeds City Council has shared updated information on the next key phase of construction will take place Friday 24 Apr – Mon 27 Apr:

Full weekend closure 24 - 27 Apr of the A6120 Ring Road (Between Dawsons Corner & Rodley) and Bradford Road (B6157) Stanningley

Two-way traffic will be maintained on the A647 and Stanningley Bypass along with access to Owlcotes Center & New Pudsey Train Station.

Signed vehicle and pedestrian diversions will be in place.



Stay updated and find out more: https://dawsonscorner.commonplace.i...AxwzXRYrqsVobsPz6k_aem_O9UFQJxA8cM0cMWS58-RAA

 

[LBA4EVER]

Anyone travelled through the new dawsons corner junction yet? Im aware there are still ongoing works and more signage needs to be added, but you need a map to get through it 😂 huge road layout for sure!

 

[Aviador]

Anyone travelled through the new dawsons corner junction yet? Im aware there are still ongoing works and more signage needs to be added, but you need a map to get through it 😂 huge road layout for sure!

I was wondering the same. I'm dreading using it now although I'm sure it can only make things better once complete.

 

[Finger66]

I believe the YEP are going to do an article detailing just how bad it is. Oh wait................ 😜