Elland Road redevelopment - everything we know about matchday travel, road closures and disruption during rebuild

Elland Road will be redeveloped under Leeds United's new plans
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Leeds Council is currently working on plans to manage traffic and travel disruption after plans to rebuild Elland Road stadium were confirmed.

It has been announced today (Monday, September 23), that Leeds United plans to modernise and improve stadium capacity at Elland Road from 37,645 to 53,000 seats, in order to bring the ground inline with “elite European stadia”. The revitalisation will focus on increasing capacity to the North and West Stands and will be delivered in phases to maintain as much seating as possible during construction.

Travel disruption is expected to take place while work is underway and it is anticipated that a number of road closures will be put in place. A local transport consultant has been commissioned to help plan access routes and manage traffic flows during construction.

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The club and the professional team say they will be “looking closely” at matchday travel plans to ensure an improvement in the experience for both residents and supporters arriving at the ground.

The council hopes that the expansion of the stadium will allow more fans access to games, as well as acting as a catalyst for wider regeneration in parts of South Leeds, including work to improve Leeds Station and the introduction of White Rose rail station.

Overnight work to install two new bridges at the new White Rose station
Overnight work to install two new bridges at the new White Rose station -Credit:Meehan Media

Councillor James Lewis, Leader of Leeds City Council, said: “As council leader and a lifelong Leeds United fan I very much welcome this news for what it could mean for the club, its supporters, the local community and the city. Leeds United inspires real passion in fans and Elland Road itself allows them to demonstrate that fervent support to great effect. Expanding and enhancing the existing ground will allow many more fans access to games while protecting the unique Elland Road atmosphere.

“This investment can also be a catalyst for wider regeneration plans of South Leeds, which represents an opportunity of national significance. Getting there will be easier with work to improve Leeds Station and the introduction of a White Rose rail station, along with the potential of a proposed mass transit route from the city centre close to the ground. We’ve had some very positive initial meetings with their team and look forward to working with them on this important vision, to ensure this project moves forward and unlocks significant benefits to the city and its communities.”

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Paraag Marathe, Chairman of Leeds United Football Club and President of 49ers Enterprises, added: “We recognise how important Elland Road is to the Leeds United fans and the wider community. The opportunity to refresh a century-old stadium, coupled with the legacy of Leeds United, is unprecedented.

“Our plans reinforce our commitment to the long-term success of the club and I am excited that we are going to be able to welcome thousands more supporters to every game, in a stadium that retains the unique atmosphere of Elland Road. We look forward to sharing our plans with supporters and the local community for their input.”