Rush hour protest in Leeds city centre could cause traffic chaos this morning
There will be a series of disruptive road closures in place during the demonstration between 9am and 10am.
It is believed that the march has been organised by someone involved in a court case taking place at Leeds Combined Court Centre.
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Hide AdMotorists, commuters and last-minute shoppers travelling in the city centre have been advised to take alternative routes by Leeds City Council, and should prepare for delays during rush hour this morning.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "We are aware of a planned protest and there are appropriate police numbers in place to facilitate this."
Protesters will march from the court in Oxford Row on a circuit towards Briggate and around the city centre before returning via The Headrow.
The spokesman said a similar protest - involving around 30 people - took place in Middlesbrough earlier this year.
The full list of road closures
• Leave Oxford Row, south, onto Westgate
• Left (east ) on Westgate, • Continue on The Headrow
• Right (south) on Park Row
• City Square (further protesters may join at City Square)
• Left, (east) on Boar Lane
• Left (north) on Briggate
• Left (west) on The Headrow
• Continue on Westgate
• Right into Oxford Row The protest will finish at Oxford Row