West Yorkshire Tackles Rush Hour Roadworks | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

West Yorkshire’s three councils are cracking down on rush-hour roadworks with a bold new plan: utility companies and contractors face up to £2,500 per day for digging up busy roads during peak times. Backed by the Department for Transport, this coordinated effort across Kirklees, Leeds, and Wakefield aims to force faster, smarter scheduling — ideally overnight or weekends — to slash traffic chaos, cut pollution, and keep buses running on time. With unified rules and shared enforcement, the move gives local authorities more leverage to demand better planning while ensuring fairness across…