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Senior councillors at Leeds City Council<\/a> have approved plans for the \u00a321.5m transformation of the Corn Exchange and surrounding areas<\/h2>\n

Leeds City Council\u2019s executive board formally agreed the \u00a321.5m construction plans required to transform the Corn Exchange.<\/p>\n

An additional \u00a36.1m has also been secured for phase two works on Meadow Lane.<\/p>\n

Work is being carried out as part of the \u2018Connecting Leeds<\/a>\u2019 programme which is set to invest \u00a3270m in the transport network of the city.<\/p>\n

The area surrounding the Corn Exchange no longer meets the transport and economic ambitions of Leeds. It is congested and buses regularly are held up or delayed.<\/p>\n

Phase one work<\/h3>\n

Work on phase one starts in June to transform Call Lane, New Market Street, Kirkgate, Lower Briggate Duncan Street and parts of Vicar Lane and Boar Lane.<\/p>\n

The work will comprise widening pavements, introducing more greenery and improved public realm.<\/p>\n

Phase two<\/h3>\n

The second phase will focus on Meadow Lane to re-prioritise it from a four-lane highway, into a mainly two-lane road with cycleways and walking routes connecting the city via the planned city park.<\/p>\n

The scheme will also offer priority for pedestrians and cyclists in a bid to encourage a modal shift from private cars to walking, cycling and public transport use. It is anticipated the scheme will lead to a reduction of 175km travelled in private cars in the opening year. The reduction is expected to be maintained throughout a lifespan of 60 years.<\/p>\n

The work is anticipated to be completed by winter 2020.<\/p>\n

Transforming iconic buildings<\/h3>\n

Leeds City Council’s executive member for climate change, transport and sustainable development, Councillor Lisa Mulherin,\u00a0commented: \u201cI am delighted this transformational scheme has now got the green light.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe enhancements will place the iconic buildings of the Corn Exchange and Kirkgate Market in a more appropriate setting. The bus priority measures and improved walking and cycling routes will improve connectivity services and air quality in the city<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cLike all major schemes, there will be disruption, however, Leeds City Council will work closely with the bus companies, other transport providers and business to keep this to a minimum and will work hard to keep the public informed of changes which affect them.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re currently working on unprecedented investment and change to transform the city centre into a more liveable, better connected and more active environment with better air quality for those who live, work and play in it. Whilst we work to minimise any inconvenience this work will cause, however we anticipate the long term benefits will be worth the disruption whilst this change takes place.\u201d\u200b<\/p>\n

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