Temporary traffic signals are scheduled to be installed today on Lydgate Lane to allow for the replacement of gas mains.
The work could cause minor delays and is due to be complete by Wednesday 29 May.
51 bus: Crookes councillors and First/SYPTE meeting report
Our three councillors, Sylvia Anginotti, Rob Frost and Geoff Smith, have recently met with First and South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) to discuss the 51 bus route.
A report from the meeting, written by the councillors, is below.
If you have comments regarding this then the best way to get in touch with them directly is via the contact details on the Sheffield city council website.
The three Crookes councillors (Sylvia Anginotti, Rob Frost and Geoff Smith) have been made aware by individuals and through the Crosspool Forum of dissatisfaction with the 51 bus. In particular with the failure of buses to run at the published times.
We were going to have a meeting with First and South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) in January but unfortunately the bad weather forced a postponement and we were not able to meet until March.
You will remember that we were promised an improved service when the Bus Partnership arrangements started at the end of October 2012. This was going to be achieved in two ways; an additional bus on the route and a change of route to avoid Broad Lane.
The additional bus was put on but the change of route didn’t happen. This was because of the number of people who protested that they would not be able to get to the NHS walk in service.
SYPTE figures for complaints show a continued high level of complaints up to January of this year and then a falling off. This could be for either of two reasons; people have become fed up with complaining or there has been some improvement in the service.
SYPTE’s own figures for punctuality at stops on the route show an improvement from 72% punctuality pre-October 2012 rising to 84% recently. This is against a target of 95%. So even by their own figures there is still some way to go.
First admit that punctuality is still not good enough. They said that double deckers were part of the problem and that from early July they will be replaced by brand new single deckers which along with ticket issue speeding up should speed up overall loading times.
They are also putting an additional bus on the route on Saturdays from the end of April and making minor timetable changes. They gave us a list of traffic hotspots on the route which cause problems and we will be taking these up with the Council.
Also they warned that the service could be affected by planned roadworks across the city.
We will continue to have meetings with First and SYPTE. We will welcome your views and experience at the next meeting of the Crosspool Forum and please keep on complaining to SYPTE if you have problems with the 51.
Sylvia Anginotti, Rob Frost and Geoff Smith
April 2013
First Crosspool streets set to be resurfaced
Work to improve the roads, pavements and streetlights of Sheffield is due to start in Crosspool soon as part of the Streets Ahead project.
You can expect to see resurfaced roads and pavements plus the new, brighter streetlights installed in the Tapton Hill area over the next five months.
This online map allows you to search by postcode to find an approximate date for when the work is scheduled to take place on your street.
Broomhill roadworks to last until 4 March
The temporary traffic lights in Broomhill are not due to be removed until Monday 4 March.
Work is currently underway to excavate up to 15 meters of footway to locate high voltage cables that have caused loss of power.
The multi-way temporary traffic lights are causing delays to traffic travelling through Broomhill. During the morning rush hour tailbacks are stretching up Manchester Road all the way to Crosspool, causing delays to commuters.
Update 28 February: the wors appear to have been completed unexpectedly early, so the temporary traffic lights have now been removed.
Streets Ahead project in Crosspool: roadshow and schedule
The roads, pavements and streetlights of Sheffield are due to be upgraded as part of the Streets Ahead project over the next few years.
You can find out more about Streets Ahead in Crosspool, including what will change and timescales at a roadshow on 13 February at Wesley Hall in Crookes (S10 1UD) – details below.
Work around Crosspool is scheduled to begin in April starting in the Tapton Hill area.
This online map allows you to search by postcode to find an approximate date for when the work will take place on your street.
Find out more about Streets Ahead project
Work has now started on improving Sheffield’s roads and pavements as part of Streets Ahead.
You can find out more about the project, and get answers to any questions you may have, at Wesley Hall Methodist Church in Crookes on Wednesday 31 October 2012 between 2 and 5pm.
This event has been designed with older people in mind. Transport is available, so give them a ring on 0114 203 7212 and they’ll organise for you to be picked up and dropped home again.
Damaged manhole cover in precinct to be repaired this weekend
The damaged manhole cover in the middle of Crosspool precinct will finally be repaired on Sunday 24 June.
The manhole – also known as a Gatic box – is the property and responsibility of National Grid. A spokesperson explained the reason for the delay:
This is a bespoke box, which due to the chamber and apparatus contained beneath it, has to be manufactured accordingly to the size, content and road type. We apologise for the length of time and any inconvenience that this has caused.
Sheffield City Council was informed on 20 April about the damaged manhole and since then traffic cones and ‘keep left’ road signs have been placed to ensure the area is avoided by traffic and pedestrians.
More temporary traffic lights cause delays on Manchester Road
Temporary traffic lights are causing delays on Manchester Road in Crosspool, on the stretch between Rivelin Valley Road and the Hagg Lane junction.
The roadworks are in addition to the current disruption at the Broomhill end of Manchester Road caused by work to the water main.
Manchester Road roadworks could last until 13 June
Temporary traffic signals have gone up on Manchester Road, causing delays to commuter traffic.
The area affected is between the junction of Tapton Mount Close and Tapton House Road. The work by Yorkshire Water is scheduled to last until 13 June 2012.
A bus stop on the south side of Manchester Road has also been temporarily moved further up the street to accommodate the roadworks.
More information on the work from Balfour Beatty:
This work is being carried out as part of our ongoing schemes to renew water mains throughout Yorkshire in order to help prevent bursts and boost the drinking water quality.
This work consists of renewing a section of 4 inch cast iron water main at Manchester Road between Fulwood Road and Tapton House Road which will take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
We will be starting work 8 May 2012 at the Junction of Tapton House Road, progressing towards the junction of Sale Hill using 2 way traffic lights for safety. The work between Sale Hill and the junction of Fulwood Road will only be carried out on Sundays or during school holidays using 3 way traffic lights for safety. Â Traffic lights will be manned at peak times to aid with traffic flow.
We understand the inconvenience these road works and traffic management cause to motorists but hope you appreciate this is in place for everyone’s safety while we carry out these essential water improvement works.
Sandygate Road temporary traffic signals
From Tuesday to Friday this week a set of temporary traffic signals will operate on Sandygate Road near the junction of Coldwell Lane.
The lights are being installed to allow for gas works to take place.
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