Leeds Bradford: Airport Road, Rail & Access Issues

[LBA4EVER]

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

But we are talking about LCC here 😂
On a serious note though i do feel that because the junction is so huge now with 2 lanes heading off in each direction it possibly might ease traffic queues, but we shall see!

 

[lbaspotter]

📣 IMPORTANT TRAVEL UPDATE - SUNDAY 10TH MAY 📣



• Road Closures will impact journey times to Leeds Bradford Airport on Sunday 10th May
• Rolling road closures are between 4AM and 6PM
• A guide to planned diversions is included below
• Please allow extra time to complete your journey

Road closures will be in place across Leeds and surrounding areas: Headingley, Cardigan Road, Woodhouse Moor, Leeds city centre, Otley Road, Lawnswood, Eccup, Pool and Otley, to support the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and Half Marathon.

Suggested diversion routes:

🟢 From Harrogate, Knaresborough & Ripon:
Via A61 Harewood, Scott Hall Road, A58 Inner Ring Road & A65 Kirkstall Road
🔵 From Wetherby, North East & A1(M):
Via A58 Collingham, A58, A58 Inner Ring Road & A65 Kirkstall Road
🩷 From York & the East Coast:
Via A64, A58 Inner Ring Road & A65 Kirkstall Road
🟡 From Skipton, Ilkley & Otley:
Via A65 through Menston, Guiseley & Yeadon

These closures will affect journey times, please allow up to an extra hour when travelling to LBA, particularly from the North East, North and East Yorkshire.

Full road closure information can be found here: https://www.runforall.com/events/marathon/leeds-marathon/#road-closure-information

 

[White Heather]

Ridiculous that travelling from Harrogate you have to go all the way into Leeds and then back out to LBA up the A65. NW Leeds cops for multiple races and road closures every year, often making LBA inaccessible from the NE. It's time these races, which are very worthwhile, were shared around and not impacting LBA as often.

 

[Aviador]

Ridiculous that travelling from Harrogate you have to go all the way into Leeds and then back out to LBA up the A65. NW Leeds cops for multiple races and road closures every year, often making LBA inaccessible from the NE. It's time these races, which are very worthwhile, were shared around and not impacting LBA as often.

I agree but usually Sat Navs will find a better way. An example from Harrogate will be via Harlow Carr then Otley.

 

[Cookridge resident]

I agree but usually Sat Navs will find a better way. An example from Harrogate will be via Harlow Carr then Otley.

The race goes through Otley, does it not?

 

[lbaspotter]

flyerbuses diversions and cancellations on Sunday May 10th due the Leeds Marathon effecting services A2 & A3 as follows

A2 Bradford – Leeds Bradford Airport – Harrogate
Towards Bradford
Service suspended between Harrogate – Otley between 0955-1455
The A2 at 0755 & 0855 journeys from Harrogate will be able to go through Pool-in-Wharfedale.
A full service to Bradford will resume from Harrogate bus station at 1555.

Towards Harrogate
The A2 at 0530, 0630 and 0730 will operate as normal to Harrogate.The 0815, 0915, 1015, 1115, 1215 and 1315 departures from Bradford will terminate at Leeds Bradford Airport.
The A2 at 1415 service will operate as normal, providing all roads are reopened. If not, this service will terminate at Leeds Bradford Airport.
A full service to Harrogate will resume at 1515 from Bradford.


A3 Bradford – Leeds Bradford Airport – Otley - Weston - Wharfedale Hospital - Otley

Towards Otley/Leeds Bradford Airport & Weston
The A3 at 0600, 0700, 0755, 0845, 0945, 1045, 1145, 1245, 1345 and 1445 services from Bradford will terminate at Leeds Bradford Airport. Otley, Weston Estate and Wharfedale Hospital will not be served during these times.
The A3 at 1445 service from Bradford will be on diversion from Leeds Bradford Airport via Otley Old Road, East Chevin Road and Gay Lane to Otley bus station.
A full service to Otley will resume at 1545 from Bradford.

Towards Bradford
Service between Otley and Leeds Bradford Airport will be suspended until approximately 1600.
A full service to Bradford will resume at 1635 from Otley Bus Station.

 

[Len Fish]

I can’t comment too much as my 18 year old grandson is doing the half marathon but at least he’s only causing half of the disruption!

 

[Finger66]

Sounds miles better to me!

 

[twevsmiff]

Road closures set to affect Leeds Bradford Airport journeys

MOTORISTS travelling to and from Leeds Bradford Airport are being warned to expect disruption later this month, with overnight road closures planned…

www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Road closures set to affect Leeds Bradford Airport journeys

MOTORISTS travelling to and from Leeds Bradford Airport are being warned to expect disruption later this month, with overnight road closures planned…

www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk

Why couldnt they schedule them for Winter?

 

[BCFC]

Why couldnt they schedule them for Winter?

That's too easy….

 

[Aviador]

Why couldnt they schedule them for Winter?

Disconnecting Leeds, what more can you expect. Also worth noting is that resurfacing work is also taking place around the same time from the 18th May in Guiseley from 19:00 to 23:00 which is on one of the diversion routes suggested by LBA.

 

[BCFC]

Ridiculous that travelling from Harrogate you have to go all the way into Leeds and then back out to LBA up the A65. NW Leeds cops for multiple races and road closures every year, often making LBA inaccessible from the NE. It's time these races, which are very worthwhile, were shared around and not impacting LBA as often.

I would do Harrogate, Otley, Menston up onto the Chevin….

 

[lbaspotter]

It’s looking like Transdev (Flyer Buses) may lost the Airport Contract from next year.
As the new Weever Franchise Network Trench 1 (Tire 2) contract for the Airport services has been awarded to Tower Transit.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

It’s looking like Transdev (Flyer Buses) may lost the Airport Contract from next year.
As the new Weever Franchise Network Trench 1 (Tire 2) contract for the Airport services has been awarded to Tower Transit.

Never heard of them.

 

[White Heather]

It’s looking like Transdev (Flyer Buses) may lost the Airport Contract from next year.
As the new Weever Franchise Network Trench 1 (Tire 2) contract for the Airport services has been awarded to Tower Transit.

Who?

Ah, that's who. Tower Transit are part of Australian company, Kelsian and specialise in franchise bus services. They previously operated in London but eventually ceased London operations. They now operate in Jersey and Liverpool.

No doubt the buses they use will be adorned in the awful Weaver livery which makes buses look as though they have fitted the front off another bus, but at least all the buses will look as bad as each other. An opportunity to design a really good livery wasted.

 

[lbaspotter]

Tower Transit are Aussie owned company. They currently operate franchised bus services in Liverpool & Jersey and were an ex London operator until last year.

https://www.towertransit.co.uk/

As a Tire 2 network operator, Tower Transit will have to supply there own vehicles.

 

[Finger66]

No doubt the buses they use will be adorned in the awful Weaver livery which makes buses look as though they have fitted the front off another bus, but at least all the buses will look as bad as each other. An opportunity to design a really good livery wasted.

We've a much better idea for the livery! 🤣

 

[Len Fish]

I doubt whether Transdev will be too fussed as they were awarded the major franchise for North Kirklees (Dewsbury, Batley, Mirfield, Cleckheaton and Heckmondwike-the Heavy Woolen District) currently served by Arriva.
As regard the airport services it will be interesting to see if there will be any changes in routes, frequency or pick up patterns. Under franchising any such changes will be made by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, not the bus operator.
Knowing “our Tracey” buses will be replaced by electric bikes!

 

[lbaspotter]

We've a much better idea for the livery! 🤣

The first new build Double deck Electroliners have started to roll off the production line at wrightbus in Northern Ireland. Some of these vehicles will have to under go testing doing about 500 road miles before deliveries can start to begin.