Preliminary works have started this week to improve the junction at Fink Hill. The scheme will improve connectivity between communities north and south of the ring road, provide new pedestrian crossing facilities and cycle lanes, offer a better junction layout to improve safety as well as improve congestion for residents and commuters. Whilst the works are expected to last for 12 months, the main construction will start in January 2023, after the busy Christmas period to allow for minimum disruption. Traffic management will be in operation and disruption kept to a minimum, but there will inevitably be delays, and when temporary closures are in operation, diversion routes will be well signed. To receive real-time updates about the construction and any disruption, you can download an app by holding your phone&#39;s camera to the QR code below: <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1669117857/projects/connectingwestleeds/2df42cf3-0068-436c-9ac1-b828f88114f8.png" />

Improvements start for Fink Hill junction

Following this consultation, a total of 309 surveys were completed, 298 online and 11 at the event held on 24th November at St. Margaret&#39;s Parish Centre in Horsforth.The survey was broken down into three parts, the Connecting West Leeds corridor, the Horsforth Roundabout Merge and the Horsforth to Rodley Cycleway.Connecting West Leeds corridor -Overall, 46% said they were in favour of the proposals with <a href="http://17.5%">17.5%</a> not showing a preference either way. Of these there was a strong belief that the improvements would be better for pedestrians and cyclists whilst others felt there might be an increase in congestion.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1645007711/projects/connectingwestleeds/a49f5b8d-ba36-47e5-8912-650a39ae0823.png" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1645007962/projects/connectingwestleeds/ae135368-253b-461d-900c-3dcb0e11e231.png" />Horsforth roundabout merge -Nearly half were very supportive of this proposal whilst 37% felt unhappy about it. Below shows the reasons for this, with nearly 19% thinking the improvements don&#39;t go far enough, <a href="http://13.5%">13.5%</a> felt it will be better for cyclists, and <a href="http://12.4">12.4</a> % think traffic congestion will improve.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1645009257/projects/connectingwestleeds/7d489ef9-de59-4cc2-a841-054bc87d3cf4.png" />Additionally, the most liked aspect of this proposal was the increase to a two lane section and 25% saying they don&#39;t like the shared space for pedestrians and cyclists. Horsforth to Rodley cycleway 57% of those surveyed felt positive about the proposals for the cycleway, the main reasons identified for this being they felt it would make it safer and be better for the environment. Nearly 6% said they don&#39;t think the proposal goes far enough. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1645010497/projects/connectingwestleeds/fed346cb-16d0-42f1-9b87-18f582990657.png" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1645010855/projects/connectingwestleeds/99c1b6d0-7e74-4224-a8c1-7efa0987f762.png" />Of the 309 surveys completed, 48% people live in the area, 30% commute through, 11% work in the area and 68% are aged between 35 and 64, and 71% male.Construction is due to start summer of 2022, for any more details about the survey results or for more information about the construction phase please email <a href="http://connecting.leeds@leeds.gov.uk">connecting.leeds@leeds.gov.uk</a>

Connecting West Leeds, Horsforth to Rodley survey results - what you told us

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Hi,Thank you for contributing to the consultation so far!This stage will be closing at midnight on 12th December. That will be the last chance to comment. We&#39;ve already had 455 comments from 223 participants, but we&#39;d love to hear more.Please share <a href="http://connectingwestleeds.commonplace.is">connectingwestleeds.commonplace.is</a> with friends, family, or anyone else you think might be interested. We want to hear as many voices as possible.Kind regards,Connecting West Leeds

Consultation closing - last chance to comment!

We have an ambitious plan to improve the A6120 Leeds Outer Ring Road in West Leeds. We want to increase connectivity and travel choices for and between local communities in West Leeds. The improvements will also maximise the benefits from other, separately funded investments at Dawsons Corner and Fink Hill. Let us know what you think of our proposals.