15 of the worst roads in Leeds for traffic and congestion - according to drivers who live here
Alex Grant
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We asked the Yorkshire Evening Post readers to tell us what they think are the worst roads in Leeds for traffic. (Photo: National World)
It takes Brits an average of 27 minutes to commute to work, Government data shows. Traffic is a constant hassle for workers as they commute to and from work and it seems to many as though queues might actually be worse than they were pre-pandemic.
Whether it be hitting a long line of traffic on the way into work or, perhaps even worse, hitting delays when all you want do is just get home, traffic really is a huge problem.
City Square remains a key point of congestion for drivers as work to pedestrianise the area is completed. (Photo: James Hardisty)
Kirkstall Road often see queues, with one reader saying it backs up all the way from the Horsforth roundabout. (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
Ongoing works on the M621, means rush hour can be particularly challenging along the key city route. (Photo: Tony Johnson)
Delays on the Armley Gyratory are common as long term transformation works on the key junction continue. (Photo: James Hardisty)
Located just off the Gyratory, Tong Road is also known for its roadworks. (Photo: Google)
The A64 is one of the busiest roads in Leeds. (Photo: James Hardisty)
Following the closure of City Square, Whitehall Road has become the key route for traffic heading to and from Leeds central station. (Photo: James Hardisty)
Wellington Road has long been the sight of heavy traffic, especially as ongoing closures continue. (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)
Readers say Roundhay Road is one of the worst for potholes and for queues between Harehills and Sheepscar. (Photo: National World)
One reader described Otley/Headingley lane as being a "nightmare" to drive. (Photo: National World)
One of the key routes into Leeds city centre from the north, traffic is known to build on this key ring road. (Photo: National World)
The closure of Morley Bottoms to traffic has led to an increase of congestion on nearby Corporation Street. (Photo: National World)
Readers described Stanningley Road as both "horrendous" and a "nightmare". (Photo: National World)
Scott Hall Road is a key route within the Chapel Allerton area of north Leeds and as such sees heavy traffic. (Photo: Steve Riding)
It should probably go without saying that driving past Elland Road on a matchday is a bad idea but many YEP readers agree that the street is often gridlocked whether the stadium is in use or not. (Photo: Steve Riding)
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