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John Sisk & Son<\/a> is to begin construction work on the transformation of Park Row in Leeds city centre from 11 May<\/h2>\n

From 11 May essential work will commence on modernising Park Row, converting it into a one-way street for most of its length.<\/p>\n

This project will make it easier for buses to use, by reducing the congestion issues on one of the key routes in the city centre, improving bus journey times and air quality<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The pavements will be widened for enhanced pedestrian use, and a safe, protected cycleway will be created along sections linking across The Headrow to Cookridge Street.<\/p>\n

Bus shelters will also be upgraded and semi-mature trees will be planted. A short section of Park Row will remain two-way for access to Russell Street.<\/p>\n

Connecting Leeds<\/h3>\n

This work is the next phase of the \u00a38.9m Infirmary Street scheme, being delivered as part of the Connecting Leeds strategy<\/a> which is investing an unprecedented \u00a3270m in the transport network in the city.<\/p>\n

Contractor John Sisk & Son will follow every precaution to ensure social distancing<\/a> measures are in place throughout construction work.<\/p>\n

The programme will see a central island on Park Row removed. This will take place on night shifts with the road closed.<\/p>\n

\u2018A friendlier, people-focused environment\u2019<\/h3>\n

Leeds City Council’s<\/a> executive member for climate change, transport and sustainable development, councillor Lisa Mulherin,\u00a0said: \u201cI\u2019m pleased to see this scheme starting on the ground. It will deliver some fantastic benefits making Park Row a friendlier, people-focused environment with more space given over to pedestrians and cyclists. This will provide the links with the improved public realm on the Headrow when those works are complete and the pedestrian and cycling improvements\u00a0on Cookridge Street, which will be closed to motorised traffic.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere will be some disruption while these works are on-going, as there is with any major road scheme, not least for those living in the city centre.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to thank people for their ongoing patience while we transform Leeds city centre<\/a>. Please be assured the long-term benefits will outweigh the short-term disruption.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis scheme has been developed as part of our long-term ambitions to improve walking and cycling environments in Leeds city centre but its benefits will be felt even more keenly now given the experience we have all had during the current pandemic in particular the improved bus routes, wider pavements and cycling provisions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Councillor Kim Groves, chair of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority transport committee, added: \u201cThe Connecting Leeds programme is delivering major improvements to transport across the city which will become even more important as we recover from the impact of the coronavirus<\/a> pandemic.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese changes to Park Row will create a better environment for cyclists and pedestrians while improving the flow of traffic.\u201d<\/p>\n

The entire Park Row scheme is expected to be completed by winter this year.<\/p>\n

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