Thousands of runners will participate in this major event that goes through and around the city tomorrow, Sunday, March 23rd.
In order to ensure the safety of participants and the general public, the event necessitates the implementation of road closures and the suspension of several traffic regulation orders. These measures will affect travel throughout the weekend. The organisations appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Visit the Run For All website for more information about the event:
Volunteers are needed in Crookes and Crosspool to join a community speed watch group.
The Southwest Local Area Committee is looking for enthusiastic individuals to help make our roads safer. If you’re interested in joining the Community Speed Watch Group, please get in touch with Darren Green at SouthwestLAC@sheffield.gov.uk. Darren will be happy to provide more details and guide you through the sign-up process.
Lydgate Lane will be closed from 9:30am to 2:30pm for Highway works
Residents and commuters are advised that Lydgate Lane will be experiencing temporary closure from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm to facilitate essential highway works. These essential maintenance activities are scheduled to continue until the 23rd of August.
During this period, it is advisable to plan your travel accordingly and seek alternative routes to avoid delays. For further details on the ongoing works, you can refer to StreetGuide or the Sheffield City Council website
Sheffield Half Marathon will bring traffic changes to this area this weekend.
The Sheffield Half Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, 7th April 2024, will necessitate significant traffic alterations. To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, road closures and traffic regulation suspensions will be in effect from 04:00 to 16:00. Residents and visitors are advised to plan their travel accordingly, allowing extra time for journeys and utilizing designated crossing points that will be maintained throughout the event. Please visit the Sheffield Half Marathon webpage for up-to-date information on the race route and any traffic changes that might affect you.
This is a significant event in the UK’s running calendar, attracting thousands of participants of all skill levels. The race starts at Arundel Gate and features a scenic route that offers majestic views of the Peak District during the climb to Ringinglow. This event is not just a race but a challenge, with the ‘triple test’ allowing runners to compete for the Peaks Challenge crown, which includes a timed hill climb. Entrants, who must be 17 or older on race day, can look forward to a finisher’s goody bag, an exclusive medal, and the option to pre-order a finisher t-shirt. It’s a day filled with excitement, support from the community, and the opportunity to raise funds for numerous great causes.
If you are planning to drive around Sheffield this weekend, you might want to check the road closures and diversions that will be in place due to the Sheffield 10K race.
The event, which will take place this Sunday, September 24, will see thousands of runners and spectators flocking to the city centre and surrounding areas.
The race will start and finish at Arundel Gate, and the route will include Ecclesall Road, Endcliffe Park, Rustlings Road and Charter Row. To ensure the safety of the participants and the public, some roads will be closed or have restricted access from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. You can find the full list of Road Closures and diversions on the Run For All website or Sheffield 10K Road Closures
The organisers apologise for any inconvenience caused by the traffic changes and thank you for your cooperation and support.
Yesterday, Wednesday 20th September, Sheffield Councillors voted to make the “School Street” serving Westways Primary School in Crookes permanent.
School Streets are a pioneering approach to transforming road safety and air quality outside schools, whereby car traffic is restricted, to create safer, healthier and more pleasant walking environments for school children. This School Street has been in operation for Westways Primary since the beginning of the Crookes and Walkley Active Neighbourhood in April 2022. Councillors serving on Sheffield’s Transport, Regeneration and Climate Committee voted to approve the measure being permanent, following a successful trial period.
Charles Hollamby, the Head of School at Westways Primary, said: “’The School Street has been really well received by our school community here at Westways. It helps provide a calmer and safer start (and end) to the school day for our families who use our gates on Mona Avenue.’
Fran, whose daughter attends Westways Primary School, said: “I’m often walking three children and a dog to school and the School Street gives you much more peace of mind when approaching school, before I was always worried about cars suddenly pulling in or out. It’s made a huge difference and there’s definitely less vehicle fumes on the way in. “It’s also really useful for children to learn some road safety skills on the journey in a safer environment. It enables my daughter to practice crossing the road independently and safely.”
Westways’ School Street measure consists of:
a prohibition of motor vehicles on Mona Avenue and Mona Road, except for residents who live on those roads, on Mondays to Fridays from 8:15-9:15am and 2:45-3:45pm
one way on Mona Avenue and part of Mona Road
No waiting at any time on parts on Mona Road
Ruth Milsom, Councillor for Crookes and Crosspool, said: “Through this School Street, our schoolchildren are gaining a safer road that’s easier to navigate, quieter, calmer, and safer. Westways’ School Street has been a success, and I’m keen to see many more rolled out across the city.”
Minesh Parekh, Councillor for Crookes and Crosspool, said: “Far too many schools are on or near to roads with illegal levels of air pollution. As a society, we need to do far more to give our children and young people a safe route to and from school. I’m really pleased that Westways’ School Street has been such a success: giving our young people a safer, calmer and less polluted environment when entering and leaving school.”
As part of the Council’s Streets Ahead highway improvement programme, they will soon be resurfacing a section of Sandygate Road, at the junction of Selborne Road.
This work is due to take place 18th September – 3rd October between the hours of 8pm and 5am, Monday – Friday only. The work has been scheduled to take place at night to minimise disruption in the area.
Temporary road signs will be displayed for a minimum of five days before work starts, confirming the dates and any associated parking restrictions or road closures.
The programme is heavily dependent on the weather, for example, it is preferable not to lay road surfaces in cold weather and unsafe to work in very wet conditions.
The road needs to be closed to complete these works and there will be no on-street parking during working hours. Vehicles left on-street may be towed away and you would need to pay a fee to have your vehicle released. If you are away during the period in which the works are scheduled to take place, please avoid parking your car on the road.
A serious collision has closed the A57 both ways between Hurst Road (Royal Oak Inn) and the Snake Pass summit, causing major traffic disruption. The incident happened earlier today. Police, fire and ambulance services are at the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. The extent of the injuries and the cause of the collision are not yet known. The road is expected to remain closed for several hours while investigations are carried out.
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