“Streets which are walking, wheeling and cycling friendly are more prosperous”

A new bike lane and a ‘Dutch Entrance’ will be constructed in Sheffield city centre.

Work on Castle Street is set to start ‘this summer’ and includes a two-way route, separate from traffic and pedestrians, to make cycling “easier and safer”.

A two-way bike lane will be built on Castle Street. | SCC

placeholder image — A two-way bike lane will be built on Castle Street. | SCC

The taxi rank will be moved round the corner to Haymarket, Sheffield City Council plans show.

The junction with Castle Green, opposite the new bike lane, will become a ‘Dutch Entrance’ - where the road is raised to pavement height and cars have to go over a hump to get to the side street. The aim is to slow vehicles and improve safety.

The name has echoes of the Dutch Roundabout at West Bar, which also prioritises cyclists and pedestrians.

The new Castle Street bike lane will cross Haymarket and continue down Exchange Street, plans show. | scc

The Castle Street project will also see three new pedestrian crossings at the junction with Waingate and Haymarket.

It is part of the Connecting Sheffield scheme to build bike lanes across the city.

Nearby Angel Street shows the standard of materials to be used on Castle Street, the council says. | SCC

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A council document states the area has “struggled” in recent times.

It adds: “We know from our existing Grey to Green projects, and previous work in the Peace Gardens, that streets which are walking, wheeling and cycling friendly are more prosperous - and people tend to stay longer in places that are more attractive.

“We want to bring these benefits to more places in the city centre.”