Update as lane remains closed three months after London Road building collapse
“At this stage, there is no confirmed date for residents to return to the properties”
No date has been set for repairs three months after a building collapsed in Sheffield - leaving residents in limbo and a busy commuter route partially blocked.
The owner of 450 and 452 London Road is “waiting the outcomes of tenders” from contractors, a spokesperson for Sheffield City Council said.
But there is no date for residents to return, businesses to restart or for the affected lane to reopen, they added.
One lane of London Road in the city centre direction is closed due to safety fencing, causing congestion at busy times.
People were forced to flee in the middle of the night when the front of the building collapsed in April. The incident affected flats and a ground floor tattoo parlour and takeaway.
The city council spokesperson said the owner’s structural engineers had completed a design for full reconstruction.
They added: “While the council has requested that the rebuild is undertaken at the earliest opportunity, and that all necessary statutory approvals are secured as quickly as possible, the programming, procurement and delivery of the works remain the responsibility of the building owners.
“At this stage, there is no confirmed date for residents to return to the properties or for the affected lane on London Road to reopen.
“These matters will depend on the progress of the repair works and the buildings being made safe for occupation and for the public highway. Public safety remains paramount throughout this process.
“The cost of the rebuild remains the responsibility of the building owners.
“The council will continue to monitor the situation and engage with the owners to help facilitate progress wherever possible.”
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