How £30m Shalesmoor Gateway in Sheffield is intended to improve travel for all
The removal of Shalesmoor roundabout will improve journey times for all road users and meet the needs of a growing city, the council believes - this is how it will change.
The Shalesmoor Gateway scheme will see the roundabout replaced with lights that allow ‘free flow’ left turn movements for traffic approaching from all directions.
It will also create more space for buses and trams - overhead power lines will have to be moved to accommodate a new alignment, plans show.
Meanwhile, new crossings will ‘enhance the environment’ for pedestrians and cyclists.
Four Toucan crossings - combined pedestrian and bike - will be installed: two on the A61 Penistone Road, one on Hoyle Street and one on Rutland Road.
Traffic on Rutland Road will be allowed to turn right on Penistone Road. Currently, drivers can only turn left.
And footpaths and bike lanes on the A61 will be widened.
The project was announced as a £22m scheme in 2022. Today it is set to cost up to £30m and could take two years, the city council says.
It must also keep everything moving during construction with a traffic management plan that prevents gridlock on one of the city’s busiest junctions.
The city council says the Shalesmoor Gateway scheme is necessary because the inner ring road is congested with long delays, especially during peak hours.
High levels of traffic contribute to air and noise pollution, that affect the health of residents and visitors.
Meanwhile Sheffield’s economy is expected to grow in the next 20 years and Shalesmoor Gateway must be improved to facilitate this growth and adapt to the changing demands across all modes.