Leeds Street Closure Costs Surge | Leeds News

Leeds’ historic Lower Kirkgate, closed to cars since last April after an 1800s building partially collapsed, is set for a major restoration — ballooning from a projected £414,500 to £680,000 due to complex heritage repairs. The council, backed by an independent consultant, says the new cost reflects the site’s value and challenges, with work potentially starting next month and wrapping in 20 weeks. Private owners of the affected buildings are being billed for the urgent fixes, while officials assure the public that behind-the-scenes planning is moving swiftly to preserve these iconic structures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ecf118761d20ca91