Bus diversions and heavy traffic as wind damage closes Clay Pit Lane for fourth day
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Clay Pit Lane (A58), near the Merrion Quarter, was first closed on Sunday after a building was damaged by high winds.
The road was expected to reopen by Monday afternoon, but due to further winds contractors have been unable to carry out repairs on the building.
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Hide AdIt remains closed to all vehicles and pedestrians from the A64 to Woodhouse Lane, near to the First Direct Arena.
Leeds City Council's emergency Twitter account says the road will now remain closed until the end of Wednesday.
Due to the closure, X7 buses are having to divert via Inner Ring Road, Westgate then onto The Headrow.
There is heavy traffic on the open section of Clay Pit Lane during Wednesday's rush hour, with the AA reporting queues building back to Barrack Road.