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.
5. Upgrade the Woodhead Pass
Upgrade the Woodhead Pass, to create a more dual carriageway section on a vital part of the route between Sheffield and Manchester | Google Photo: Google streetview
6. Improve the buses
Improve Sheffield's bus services to provide more buses, more routes, more frequent buses, and more affordable fares. Residents are clear that buses need to be improved. | National World Photo: National World
7. Open a station at Heeley
Re-open a railway station at Heeley. This has been proposed to take pressure off the roads. The picture shows the former Heeley station Photo: Dean Atkins
8. Build a station at Totley Brook
Build a railway station at Totley Brook. This has been proposed to help take traffic off the roads. Picture Scott Merrylees Photo: Scott Merrylees