Plans on the table to speed up journeys on major route

It is the traffic-choked commuter route which can take buses up to 20 minutes to travel just 500 metres.

- by Andrew Hutchinson

South Accommodation Road is a key route into Leeds city centre from Hunslet, and is used by 15 buses each hour.

Congestion at the Atkinson Street roundabout means, during peak hours, buses can take up to 20 minutes to travel 500 metres, highlighting the need for improvements.

The issue has prompted Leeds City Council to launch a public consultation on how to tackle congestion and improve bus journey times on South Accommodation Road.

The council is inviting businesses, residents, and those who use the route to share their views on the proposals, which include:

• Relocation of pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities at Atkinson Street to improve safety and accessibility.

• Part-signalisation of the Atkinson Street roundabout to improve traffic flow for all vehicles on South Accommodation Road;