A647 roundabout: Major £40m upgrade planned for popular route between Bradford and Leeds

A major multi-million pound road project to improve a busy roundabout between Leeds and Bradford has been given the green light by the Government.

The £40m plan to improve the A647 Dawsons Corner roundabout and Stanningley Bypass is aimed at speeding up car and bus journeys, reducing air pollution and improving safety.

Motorists in Leeds and Bradford have seen high levels of traffic on the road worsen over the years, particularly slowing down buses on the route.

A key connection between the two cities, the replacement of the roundabout and structural renewal of the bypass is expected to increase the amount of bus passengers, speeding up traffic for all modes of road transport.

Journeys on the road are also expected to be safer, with the bypass being constructed over 50 years ago and prone to a number of defects and safety concerns.