Greek Street In Leeds To Close To Traffic For Summer Trial

    One of the most prominent food and drink locations in Leeds city centre is to be closed to traffic as part of a trial to create an improved outdoor atmosphere this summer.

    Greek Street will be closed on a part-time basis every Thursday to Sunday, with the six-month trial beginning on Thursday 28 April and ending on Sunday 30 October.

    The trial managed by Leeds City Council is aimed at creating a friendly and vibrant outdoor atmosphere over the summer, with restaurant and bar operators on Greek Street being able to put tables and chairs outside when the street is traffic-free.

    The move follows on from the success of a similar trial on Merrion Street, which has become a key night-time destination in the city centre following a decision to close it to traffic in 2014.

    The temporary closure of Greek Street will run from 5pm to midnight on Thursday and Friday nights, and then from 1pm to midnight on both Saturday and Sunday.

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