Connecting Leeds is our ambition to improve travel in Leeds for people who live, work in and visit the city.
About the project
The East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR) is a key part of the East Leeds Extension, to create a major strategic growth area for the city.
The first phase of ELOR was completed in December 2019. This has seen improvements at a number of the existing Outer Ring Road Junctions . The design for the main ELOR was completed in summer 2020. Leeds City Council have been working with construction partner Balfour Beatty to complete the first two phases.
Works commenced on the construction of the main ELOR in January 2020. The works are due to be completed by Autumn 2022.
Project Updates
Local bus information from Tuesday 6th April – Plan your journey
Please see below details for local bus travel which will be in place from Tuesday 6th April. Please visit www.wymetro.com to plan your journey and find local travel information. The diversion for the 7 will be via Thorner Lane and York Road omitting Skeltons Lane,...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – ROAD CLOSURES – COAL ROAD, SKELTONS LANE AND THORNER LANE
As part of the ongoing ELOR works, on Tuesday 6th April 2021 we will be closing both Coal Road and Skeltons Lane. Coal Road from the junction with the A58 to Skeltons Lane will be closed permanently on Tuesday 6th April 2021 at 00:0. This is to allow us to link...
ELOR Night time Road Closures – Roundhay Park Lane/A6120 Junction – Thursday & Friday 1st & 2nd October
On Thursday 1st October for 2 nights from 19:00 – 06:00 there will be a full road closure on Roundhay Park Lane from the junction with A6120 (see diversion map below). Roundhay Park Lane will be closed from the junction of the access road for Oakhill House to the...
Contact our team for more information
If you have any queries or would like to find out more in-depth information please contact one of our site team or use the form to get through to Leeds City Council.
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The East Leeds Orbital Route is the biggest infrastructure project undertaken by Leeds City Council for fifty years, since the completion of the Leeds Inner Ring Road.
We have listened carefully to the voices of local communities and stakeholders to make sure the plans for ELOR reflect the needs and aspirations of those who will be impacted by the development.
It will ease congestion in existing residential areas across Cross Gates, Seacroft, Whitkirk and also play a key role in the growth plans for the city for years to come.
Councillor Richard Lewis, Leeds City Council executive member for Regeneration, Transport and Planning