The little-seen images in this retro photo gallery show the Hole in the Road taking shape during the 1960s.
5. Demolition
Demolition of basement wall at J. Walsh and Co. during the construction of the Hole in the Road in Sheffield city centre in April 1967 Photo: Picture Sheffield
6. Excavations
Excavation work during the construction of Sheffield's Hole in the Road in May 1966 Photo: Picture Sheffield
7. Taking shape
A central concourse ring beam is installed during the construction of the Hole in the Road in Sheffield city centre in February 1966. This photo shows a number of shops and other businesses on High Street, including the Clerical, Medical and General Life Assurance Society Offices, Bunker and Pratley television dealers, Wm. Hobsons and Sons tailors, Blaskeys wallpaper merchant, Kendall and Sons Ltd rainwear, The City Fuel Office and J. Thornton confectioners. Photo: Picture Sheffield
8. Heavy machinery
The Hole in the Road in Sheffield city centre under construction in December 1965 Photo: Picture Sheffield