In order to do this, we need to reconstruct Station Road bridge, which crosses over the line next to Cross Gates railway station.
The bridge, which was originally built by the Leeds & Selby Railway between 1830 and 1834, widened in 1936 and again in 1953, is currently too low to accommodate the overhead line equipment which will be used to power electric trains on the route in the future.
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From 31 March until 25 November 2025, the section of the southbound carriageway of Station Road across the railway bridge will be closed to enable reconstruction work to take place. One lane of the northbound carriageway will also be closed to enable work to take place within the central reservation and ensure worker safety. |
The footpath adjacent to the southbound carriageway across the railway bridge will also be closed. Clear signage will divert footpath users onto the opposite footpath between the existing crossing points outside the Newman Centre and the Floorstore shop.
Access in and out of the Crossgates Shopping Centre car park will be maintained at all times.
Advance signage alerting motorists of the southbound road closure will be put up, and variable message signs will also be used at key junctions.
We appreciate that this road closure will unfortunately cause inconvenience to motorists, so we have worked closely with Leeds City Council to agree two diversionary routes to help keep traffic moving.
Drivers making longer journeys through the area to reach the M1 and A63 will be diverted via the westbound A64 and southbound East Leeds Orbital Route, shown in red on the map below.
Drivers making shorter journeys within the local area will be diverted via Austhorpe Road, Manston Lane, the East Leeds Orbital Route and Selby Road, shown in orange on the map below.
We held a well-attended community drop-in event about our bridge work on 11 March 2025, where the community could view our plans and ask any questions they may have.
Representatives from the Transpennine Route Upgrade were available to talk through the work, what it involves, and how it may affect them.
Our 24-hour Helpline will also always be available for people with questions or concerns on 03457 11 41 41 or www.networkrail.co.uk/contact
Between 17 – 27 February 2025, Northern Powergrid diverted services beneath the central reservation of the bridge, completing the work a week ahead of schedule One lane in each direction was closed to enable this work to be safely carried out, but the road and footpaths remained open at all times.
Between 12-16 June and 3-7 July 2025, the section of Station Road above the railway will need to be closed in both directions to allow the existing bridge to be demolished and the new bridge framework and deck to be installed. This will also involve weekend closures of the railway line, with train services being diverted or replaced by buses.
We will have more information about these future stages of work and how they may affect you shortly.
Please note, these dates may be subject to change
If you use the bus or train over this period, we’re advising you to plan ahead and check before you travel.
Changes to bus routes and stops around Cross Gates can be found here
Changes to school buses during the reconstruction can be found here
For the latest bus information, visit www.wymetro.com
For train information, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
