Cycle and footpath revamp gets council's green light

Plans to revamp a cycle and footpath network in front of a new block of flats in Leeds city centre are set to move forward.

- by Alex Grant

Leeds City Council has approved plans to revamp the pedestrian accessibility to the new Whitehall Riverside flats.

Planning permission was granted in February 2023 for Glenbrook to build a new 500-home tower block along the Leeds-Liverpool canal route in Whitehall Road.

Proposals will create a segregated two-way cycle lane linking from Riverside Way to the toucan crossing in Whitehall Road, which will aim to improve the safety of cyclists along this route, while the footway will be repositioned to the rear of the cycle lane to maintain a safe route for pedestrians.

The planned highway works will contribute to the Best Council Plan by maintaining and improving the safety of Leeds residents and enabling safe pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access in the local community.