From 13 to 19 February 2023, we will be temporarily closing London Road travelling southbound between the junction with Wolseley Road and Broadfield Road.
It is expected that all bus stops along the corridor will still be served, but where appropriate please check information on stops.
The restrictions will be temporarily changed on 15 Wednesday February 2023 to allow two-way traffic to help manage traffic heading to football at Bramall Lane.
We're introducing an extra lane for traffic at the Broadfield Road and London Road junction, as well as making improvements to the signal junction. This follows a successful bid for Government (Department for Transport) funding for a £3.36m improvement to A61 London Road/Broadfield Road to complement £1.46m of Streets Ahead maintenance work undertaken in 2019/20.
The scheme aims to relieve congestion to improve the reliability of public transport journeys along this stretch of road while also benefitting all traffic travelling into the city centre, particularly during the morning peak. The scheme will also open up a development site on land between Broadfield Road and Chippinghouse Road.
Improvements will be made for walking, including the introduction of a pedestrian island to make it safer when crossing London Road near Gleadless Road. There will be new/updated signal-controlled crossings at Broadfield Road the London Road junction, but the existing crossing of London Road outside of Broadfield Mowers will be removed.
Wolseley Road / Staveley Road Junction Improvements
A new set of traffic signals at Wolseley Road / Staveley Road junction will be put in to improve cycling and make it easier to cross Wolseley Road when using the Sheaf Valley Cycle Route. Signals will detect approaching cyclists, giving them priority over traffic on Wolseley Road. Although it is not possible to add in a controlled pedestrian crossing within these lights, we will work with the local community to understand where they feel the best place a crossing over Wolseley Road would be.
Double yellow lines will be painted on the corners of the Wolseley Road / Staveley Road to remove parking on the corners and footway, improving visibility for drivers. The double yellow lines will also make it easier to cross the road and build-outs will be put in on the south side of the junction to reduce the crossing distance for pedestrians and cyclists.
During prior consultation, comments were received regarding parking opportunities in the area. As a result, parking will be provided permanently on the southern side of Wolseley Road, between the junction with Staveley Road and 105 Wolseley Road.
We will also introduce a loading bay adjacent to the shop at No.68 between 7am and 6pm (Monday to Saturday). This parallel route to London Road provides an alternative into the city for cyclists away from the busy traffic on London Road.
Glover Road/ London Road Junction Improvements
On Glover Road, the existing bollards near to the junction with London Road will be removed and replaced with kerbed planters. This will make the road look more attractive and prevent damage to cars and the bollards.
Double yellow lines will be painted on the corners of the Glover Road / London Road junction, as well as around the new kerbed planters. This would reduce the number of parked cars which block the cycle route as well as reduce damage to the bollards.
As a result of prior consultation, a number of parking measures are being brought forward in order to offset the loss of spaces around the ‘cycle only’ access, including the removal of the ‘Disabled’ bay adjacent to the now closed Citizens Advice Bureau. Other measures will be advertised as an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO), likely in early 2023 and will give residents and businesses the opportunity to comment based on practical experience of the restrictions. An ETRO will mean that the changes are implemented and then monitored, giving people chance to further comment on the proposals for a 6 month period. Council officers will then either recommend further changes to the restrictions, make them permanent or take them out.
These are:
- allowing vehicles to park overnight between 5:30pm and 9:30am, Monday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday on a section of London Road
- allowing vehicles to park at the end of the turning head on Glover Road, except on Friday between 6am and 6pm to keep the area clear for refuse collections
February 2023 project implementation update
Unfortunately, due to the need for additional works to pre-existing, unfilled basements on the site, and time required to plan diversion works, construction of the main scheme has been delayed.
In order to carry out the works to the power grid, we will need to temporarily close London Road travelling southbound between the junction with Wolseley Road and Broadfield Road. The northbound carriageway will remain open for the duration.
The majority of the remedial works to basements should be completed before the end of February, and we will be ready to begin necessary works to the diversions of the power grid shortly.
This closure is planned to take place from 13 to 19 February 2023, which is half term in Sheffield. It is likely to be implemented overnight on 12 February 2023.
A diversion route via Abbeydale Road will be signed, but we would encourage you to plan ahead and allow more time for your journey during this closure. It is expected that all bus stops along the corridor will still be served, but information updates will be provided at stops where appropriate.
The restrictions will be temporarily changed on 15 Wednesday February 2023 to allow two-way traffic for the evening to help manage traffic heading to football at Bramall Lane.
If there are any issues during the closure, they should be reported to Highways on 0114 273 4567 or at
highways@sheffield.gov.uk.
If you would like further information on the London Road and Broadfield Road improvements, please get in touch with us.