A one-way street in Leeds will become two-way as part of a traffic transformation scheme.
Work starts later on the final phase of a scheme to transform City Square in Leeds into a more "people-first environment".
Construction work is taking place to introduce a new 24-hour East Parade bus gate, coming into operation on 19 June.Motorists are being urged to plan their route in advance or use alternative forms of transport.Councillor Helen Hayden, executive member for infrastructure and climate, previously said removing through-traffic from City Square had been a long-held ambition
The programme would also see Calverley Street changed from one-way northbound to two-way, Leeds City Council said. The works are part of a package aimed at reducing the amount of traffic in the city centre, and encouraging people to walk or cycle more.
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