List of junctions on Leeds City Centre Loop Road

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The Leeds city centre Loop Road was a one-way traffic route of approximately two miles within the city centre of Leeds, which encircled a large section of the shopping and retail district. It comprised the following eighteen junctions. It was finally removed as being a complete loop after Leeds City Council closed access to City Square in September 2022.

Junctions

City Loop Leeds Loop Road diagram.svg
City Loop
  1. City Square
  2. Bank of England
  3. Town Hall
  4. Civic Hall
  5. Cathedral
  6. St. Johns
  7. Merrion
  8. Grand Theatre
  9. North Street
  10. Regent Street
  11. Eastgate
  12. Quarry Hill
  13. Crown Point
  14. Parish Church
  15. The Calls
  16. Bridge End
  17. Sovereign
  18. Bishopgate

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