Bus Service Diversion – 19 April to 2 June 2026 Due to the full closure of Manchester Road at Hollow Meadows, between Onksley Lane and Wyming Brook Drive, services 257, 257A and 257B (operated by Andrews of Tideswell) will be diverted for 7 weeks. Buses will divert in both directions at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital via Clarkehouse Road → Brocco Bank → Ecclesall Road → Ecclesall Road South → Hathersage Road → A6187, rejoining the normal route at Yorkshire Bridge. Delays are expected. Passengers should allow extra time for their journeys during this period.
Essential landslip repairs will cause major disruption on the A57 Manchester Road near Rivelin Dams this spring. The works are needed to stabilise the hillside and protect the long‑term safety of the route.
A significant landslip beneath the carriageway requires engineers to rebuild supporting structures and stabilise the slope. The scale of the work means a full closure is unavoidable for part of the project.
Full closure: 20th April–2nd June between Onksley Lane and Wyming Brook Drive. Single‑lane traffic with temporary lights: One week before the closure and five weeks after. Expect delays: Peak‑time queues and pressure on diversion routes are likely throughout the programme. Pedestrian access: Footpaths in the immediate area will also be restricted.
Allow extra time for journeys between Crosspool and Derbyshire. Check travel updates regularly as traffic management changes. Consider alternative routes where possible.
Lilian Greenwood, Minister for Local Transport, with responsibility for road safety, joined Crookes & Crosspool councillors Minesh Parekh and Ruth Milsom out in Crosspool on Saturday 28th February.
The councillors and Minister visited Benty Lane at its junction with Manchester Road, near to the site of a recent serious incident.
Minister Greenwood (middle) with Crosspool Councillors Minesh Parekh (left) and Ruth Milsom (right).
The government has recently announced a new Road Safety Strategy, which aims to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on roads in the UK. The strategy commits the government to:
crack down on the “Fatal Four”: speeding, drink/drug driving, seat belt use, mobile phones
introduce mandatory advanced safety tech in new vehicles
update street design guidance to make rural roads safer
establish a Road Safety Investigation Branch to learn from collisions
The Road Safety Strategy is the UK’s first road safety plan in over a decade, aligns with the work of Sheffield City Council to reduce the number of injuries on Sheffield’s roads, which has recently seen a fall of fifteen percent in people who have died or were seriously injured on Sheffield’s roads.
Minesh Parekh, Crookes and Crosspool Councillor said: “Any death or serious injury on our roads is one too many. I am glad that the government is increasing focus to make our roads safer, and that we were able to welcome Minister Greenwood to Crosspool to see our roads firsthand.” “We are bringing in a new 20 mph limit to Crookes, adding to the 20mph limits the council has rolled-out across Crosspool, and we have established a community speed-watch group to help reduce speeding cars, as we work to make our roads the safest, they can possibly be.”
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.”
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