Major disruption expected as main A57 Manchester Road into Sheffield to close for six weeks for repairs
Residents have been warned to expect ‘major disruption’ when a main road into Sheffield closes for six weeks.
The A57 Manchester Road will be closed between Onksley Lane and Wyming Brook Drive, near Rivelin dams, between April 20 and June 2 for landslip repairs.
For one week before the closure, and five weeks after, only one lane will be open, controlled by temporary traffic lights.
In a letter to residents, roads contractor Amey states crews will be working during daylight hours, aiming to finish as quickly as possible.
It adds: “We appreciate that this work will cause significant disruption in the area, especially as traffic levels naturally increase in conjunction with longer daylight hours.
“Our teams will be working during daylight hours to complete the work required as quickly as possible.
“Due to the extent and nature of the wall collapse, the work required to stabilise the ground and rebuild the retaining wall to support the highway is extensive.
“There will be significant traffic diversions in place in the surrounding area for the duration of this essential work.”
The footpath will be closed for the duration of this work, but temporary arrangements will be put in place as the work progresses, it adds.
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