This is what the new social-distancing barriers look like across Leeds

Barriers have been put in place across Leeds to ensure people can still socially distance while walking around.

By Rebecca Marano

Published 29th May 2020, 13:14 BST

Updated 29th May 2020, 17:04 BST

The two metre barriers have been installed in Leeds city centre and Leeds Council workers have been working to install them in Leeds suburbs. Read the full story: Pavement widening barriers for social distancing installed across Leeds

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The barriers have been installed along Harrogate Rd A61. Photo: Tony Johnson

The barriers are in place to make sure people can socially distance when entering shops. Photo: Tony Johnson

The barriers along Harrogate Road are 150 metres. Photo: Tony Johnson

Mill Hill in Leeds city centre was one of the first places the barriers were installed. Photo: Tony Johnson

The council hopes it will encourage people to walk and cycle rather than use cars.

The barriers are in place in Otley on the busy Kirkgate high street. Photo: Tony Johnson