Transport and streets

• Council to work with local bus companies on new improvement plan

  25 June 2021

  4 minute read

  PLANS to enhance local bus services through an enhanced partnership with local operators have been announced by Leicester City Council.

• Marsden Lane Ramp scheme completed

  9 June 2021

  3 minute read

  WORK has been completed on a new pedestrian and cycle-friendly ramp linking part of the Great Central Way and the Grand Union Canal in Aylestone.

• Cycling and walking improvements to begin on Leicester’s Anstey Lane

  2 June 2021

  2 minute read

  PART of Leicester’s busy Anstey Lane will be getting a new cycle track and better footpaths as part of a major £1million improvement scheme.

• Road improvement scheme scoops national award

  28 May 2021

  3 minute read

  A £10m scheme to tackle congestion and improve road links between Leicester city centre and the rest of the county, has scooped a national award for the considerate way in which the work was carried out.

• Bus lane improvements planned for part of Leicester’s busy Melton Road

  28 May 2021

  3 minute read

  PLANS for a new bus-only lane and 30mph speed limit on part of Leicester’s busy Melton Road have been announced by the city council.

• Proposed new East Midlands rail link praised by region’s city leaders

  26 May 2021

  3 minute read

  PLANS for a new rail connection linking Leicester and Coventry have been praised by council leaders in both cities as a once in a generation chance to improve transport links in the region.

• City’s first electric buses bring cleaner, greener travel to Leicester

  21 May 2021

  5 minute read

  A FLEET of electric buses powered by 100% renewable energy will replace diesel vehicles on Leicester’s three park & ride routes next week.

• Alterations ahead for pop-up cycle lanes and footway schemes

  21 May 2021

  4 minute read

  CHANGES will take place over the coming weeks to temporary cycle routes and pavement-widening schemes introduced at the beginning of the pandemic.

• Last chance to join bike share scheme’s trial offer

  13 May 2021

  3 minute read

  LEICESTER residents, commuters and visitors are being encouraged to sign up for a new ebike hire scheme by 17 May if they want to take advantage of an introductory trial offer.

• Resurfacing work to take place on part of outer ring road

  6 May 2021

  1 minute read

  REPAIRS and resurfacing work are due to take place at a busy junction on Leicester’s outer ring road this weekend.

• Major improvements planned for Granby Street gateway

  26 April 2021

  2 minute read

  MAJOR improvements are planned for a busy shopping street that links Leicester city centre and the railway station.

• Outdoor seating grants to help local hospitality businesses

  19 April 2021

  2 minute read

  CAFES and restaurants in Leicester can apply for grants of up to £4,000 from the city council to buy outdoor furniture.