Morley Bottoms reopens to traffic as public backlash forces Leeds council u-turn

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Local leaders previously faced criticism following the changes which saw the popular stretch become fully pedestrianised

Following feedback received as part of those discussions Leeds council has partially reopened the stretch on a trial basis.council has partially reopened the stretch on a trial basis.“The Morley bottoms regeneration scheme was designed to reduce traffic through the junction and to enable improvements to pedestrian crossings and routes. This was delivered with an initial full closure to traffic during construction and the first months of operations.

The change sees a one way system operate – allowing traffic onto Brunswick Street and Chapel Hill from Queen Street. The area is now home to outdoor seating for the bars and restaurants although locals criticised the stretch as being wasted during colder parts of the year. Council leaders hope this latest change, which sees a one way system operate – allowing traffic onto Brunswick Street and Chapel Hill from Queen Street, will avoid the previously seen build up of traffic on nearby Corporation Street.

 

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