Network Rail says traffic will soon flow better at Leeds station’s short-stay car park as it gets underway with work to improve the layout this month.
The drop-off zone will be extended and a new anti-clockwise traffic system will clearly separate the area from the rest of the car park to help ease congestion at busy times.
Safety will also be enhanced as a new walking route with marked pedestrian crossings will be installed, as well as a new zebra crossing at the entrance to the car park with speed bumps on the approach.
The car park will need to be closed overnight from 23:30 until 05:30 between Monday 31 January and Friday 18 February while this work takes place. The drop-off point will remain in use throughout to minimise the impact on passengers.
Nick Cooper, Leeds Station Manager for Network Rail, said: “We’re making important changes to improve safety for both drivers and pedestrians using our short-stay car park. These improvements will help traffic flow better and make it easier for our passengers to catch a train or leave the station, especially during busy times.
“I’m sorry to anyone who is inconvenienced by the overnight closures and encourage passengers to speak to a member of the station team if they need any help.”
Further work to improve the short-stay car park at Leeds station will follow later in 2022.
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