All Leeds bus diversions and cancellations as roadworks start on A64 flyover

Leeds Bus Diversions and Roadworks Update

Motorists in Leeds will experience disruptions due to roadworks affecting several key routes starting Monday, November 3.

A64 Flyover and Surrounding Routes

From 7pm to 6am on November 3, A64 Flyover, New York Road and Marsh Lane slip road will undergo roadworks. Service 7:

Heading towards Leeds Bus Station will be diverted via Marsh Lane and York Street.
Heading towards Harrogate will divert through St Peter’s Street, Duke Street, and Marsh Lane.

The Victoria L bus stop on Vicar Lane will be skipped throughout these works.

Potternewton Lane Closure

Potternewton Lane, Potternewton will be closed for roadworks between 9:30am and 3:30pm daily from November 3 to November 18. During this period, First Bus number 7 will divert using Scott Hall Road and Stainbeck Lane in both directions.

Cross Gates and Farsley Roadworks

Road closures and diversions remain active at Station Road bridge in Cross Gates as demolition and rebuilding efforts continue. The Farsley ring road will be closed from 8pm to 5am on November 3 and 4, between Dawsons Corner and Rodley roundabouts.

Wider traffic disruptions around Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass will persist until May 2026.

Morley and Other Service Changes

The closure of the Wide Lane slip road in Morley has been extended by 12 weeks, now until Sunday, November 30. During this time, bus services 65, 200, and 201 will follow diversion routes.

Reopened and Ending Closures

Station Road in Kippax has reopened after recent roadworks. Additionally, the closure of Branch Road in Lower Wortley is scheduled to end on Friday, November 7.

"The Victoria L bus stop on Vicar Lane will be missed for the duration of these works."

Summary: Roadworks across Leeds are causing multiple bus diversions and closures, with some areas reopening soon, while others face extended disruptions into late November and beyond.

Yorkshire Evening Post — 2025-11-03