Public consultation on new 1km Dewbury Road cycle route in latest net zero move

By Alex Grant
Published 15th Feb 2022, 04:45 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now
People are being invited to have their say on plans to extend the Dewsbury Road cycle route delivered in partnership by Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Under the plans, an additional 1km of two-way cycle track will be added to the city centre end of Dewsbury Road.

Read More
Police found cannabis worth more than £200,000 during search of a house in Beest...

The Dewsbury Road extension will use part of underused two lane Dewsbury Road and Parkfield Street coming out of the city centre.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad
The Dewsbury Road extension will use part of underused two lane Dewsbury Road and Parkfield Street coming out of the city centre. Picture: James Hardisty.The Dewsbury Road extension will use part of underused two lane Dewsbury Road and Parkfield Street coming out of the city centre. Picture: James Hardisty.
The Dewsbury Road extension will use part of underused two lane Dewsbury Road and Parkfield Street coming out of the city centre. Picture: James Hardisty.

This will allow for a 3m wide two-way cycle track as well as a widened footpaths and improved side road crossings. You can find a more detailed description of the plans by clicking here.

An online information session will be held on Monday, February 28, 5:30-6:30pm where you can learn more about the proposals from the project team and ask them any questions you have. The consultation runs until midnight on Tuesday, March 15.