The IRONMAN LEEDS triathlon will be held in north Leeds on Sunday 27th July. Major disruption to traffic is expected. DETAILS HERE.
This is a major public participation event comprising swimming (Roundhay Park Lake) , running and a 112 mile cycle course comprising 3 circuits of a route in North Leeds. This will involve closures of some major roads for many hours of the day and restricted access to some parts Harewood Parish. Significantly, closures will be in place on the A61 in both directions between Harewood and Alwoodley Gates, and also westbound on the A659 at Arthington. Other closures will affect traffic attempting to reach or leave Wyke, Weardley, Bardsey, Scarcroft and Shadwell.
Full details of the event together with maps of the roads affected can be found on The IronMan Leeds UK web site.
Many residents and businesses in the affected areas have expressed concern to Leeds Council concerning the inconvenience and disruption but the event is going ahead. Also relevant is the fact that The Leeds Championship Dog Show is being held at Harewood House the same weekend. Northbound visitors from Leeds will be unable to use the A61 between 7am and 5:30 pm on Sunday 27th July.
Residents living in Harewood, Wike, and Wigton are strongly advised to consult the IronMan web site and plan to avoid the likely congestion periods.
Harewood Parish Council was not consulted by either the organisers or Leeds City Council before the event was planned.
