The money that is going to the South East is to create a tunnel between Essex and Kent, at a time when Sheffield and South Yorkshire residents feel they are struggling for many transport basics. There is already a tunnel and a bridge at Dartford.
We have put together a gallery, below, of 14 projects that the city has wanted to see over recent years, or that would improve its transport links, but which have still not happened, often because of a lack of money - despite Government slogans such as Northern Powerhouse and Levelling Up.
We also asked residents what they thought of another multi-billion pound transport project in the South East, as well as what they would like the money spending on instead.
Steven Shaw, from Dronfield, said: “Not surprising and it'll probably cost £15 billion by the time they do it.”
Linda House, from Crosspool, added: “Unfortunately you tend to find that all the money does tend to go down London. Always has done and I suspect it always will do, but you know we live in hopes that the bus service in Sheffield will improve.”
Many who The Star spoke to raised concerns over the city’s bus services.
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1. Build a Pennine tunnel
Built the long mooted Pennine tunnel to improve links between Sheffield and Manchester. Photo: Google Street View | Google street view Photo: Google Street View
2. Fix the Snake Pass
Some of the money could be used to pay for repairs to the Snake Pass, which is in need of major repairs following landslips, and currently has sections with just one lane and temporary traffic lights Photo: Scott Merrylees
3. Extend Supertram
Extend the supertram network to new locations, like the Northern General Hospital. Picture: David Kessen | National World Photo: David Kessen
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4. Electrify the Midland Mainline
Electrify the Midland Mainline, which serves Sheffield Station. It is a project which has been talked about for years, with Sheffield still remaining without an electrified line | National World Photo: David Walsh